Highest Reported Sangamon County Verdict or Settlement
$10,000,000
Elective heart procedure led
to cardiac arrest and death
PLAINTIFF ASKED N/A
P laintiff had a history of an irregular heartbeat and was admitted to a hospital for an elective heart procedure. During the proce- dure, his blood pressure dropped, and the anesthesia provider gave him fluids and medications to raise it. The doctor suspected a tear in the heart and stopped the elective procedure to try to relieve pressure around the heart. Several attempts to drain the fluid were unsuccess - ful, and Plaintiff suffered cardiac arrest. The doctors were eventually able to restart his heart, but the lack of oxygen during that time caused severe brain damage, and he never regained consciousness. Decedent Plaintiff was survived by his wife and 3 children.
DEFENSE OFFER N/A
SETTLEMENT $10M
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