CASE REPORT
(NNN 12/1) MEDICAL MALPRACTICE--RECORD BIRTH INJURY VERDICT FOR BABY’S BRAIN DAMAGE (12B)
Gerald Sallis, Jr., disabled minor v VHS West Suburban Medical Center Inc., d/b/a West Suburban Medical Center, Shelia Walker, R.N., Olexandra Kolenskyj, Dr. Nathalie McCam - mon-Chase, McCammon-Chase Total Wellness Center Inc., Dr. Thomas Gast, Metropoli - tan Advanced Radiological Services 16L-3989 Tried Oct. 15-Nov. 5, 2019 VERDICT: $100,673,368 v VHS West Suburban Medical Center Inc. d/b/a West Sub- urban Medical Center, Shelia Walker R.N., Olexandra Kolenskyj, Dr. Nathalie McCam- mon-Chase and McCammon-Chase Total Wellness Center ($3,750,000 disfigurement; $5,000,000 past loss of normal life; $27,000,000 future loss of normal life; $5,000,000 past pain & suffering; $5,500,000 future pain & suffering; $500,000 past emotional distress; $2,500,000 future emotional distress; $673,368 past medical expenses; $45,200,000 future medical/caretaking expenses; $1,150,000 future loss of earnings; $4,400,000 shortened life expectancy); Not Guilty v Dr. Thomas Gast and Metropolitan Advanced Radiological Services.
Keith A. Hebeisen Keith A. Hebeisen is widely regarded as one of Illinois’ most respected and accom - plished medical malpractice attorneys. For over forty years, he has dedicated his career to representing victims of medical negligence, securing numerous record verdicts and settlements for his clients. Known for his straightforward courtroom style and meticulous case preparation, Keith’s work demonstrates both a mastery of complex litigation and a strong com- mitment to achieving justice for those injured by negligence.
JUDGE: Robert E. Senechalle, Jr. (IL Cook-Law)
PLTF ATTY(S): Keith A. Hebeisen, Bradley M. Cosgrove, Sarah F. King, Charles R. Haskins of Clifford Law Offices (Chicago, IL) DEMAND : $90,000,000 DEFT ATTY(S): David C. Hall of Hall, Prangle & Schoonveld (Chicago, IL), Carmel M. Cosgrave, Emily L. Berris, Edna L. McLain of SmithAmundsen (Chicago, IL) for VHS West Suburban Medical Center Inc., West Suburban Medical Center, Walker, Kolen- skyj (Partially Self-Insured; Healthcare Insurance Corp.; Sompo International) OFFER: $30,000,000 total ; Mark J. Smith, Gretchen M. Powell, Andrea D. Jones of Smith, Blake & Hill (Chicago, IL) for McCammon-Chase, McCammon-Chase Total Wellness Center Inc. (Doctors Company) ; Edward J. Melia, Andrew R. Stuart of Langhenry, Gillen, Lun- dquist & Johnson (Chicago, IL) for Dr. Thomas Gast (Ironshore) ; William J. Rogers, Kristine C. Reveille of Swanson, Martin & Bell (Chicago, IL) for Metropolitan Advanced Radiological Services (Medical Protective)
PLTF MEDL: Elena Garfield, O.T. (Occupational Therapist), Minisha Jan (Speech Therapist)
PLTF EXPERT(S): Dr. Baha Sibai (Maternal & Fetal Medicine); Heidi Shinn, R.N. of Ohio State University, Wexner Medical Center, 6515 Pullman Drive, Lewis Center, OH (614-293- 8497) (Nurse, Obstetric); Dr. Donald M. Null, Jr. (Neonatologist); Dr. Lauren Beslow of Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, 3401 Civic Center Blvd., Philadelphia, PA (800-879- 2467) (Pediatric Neurology); Dr. Sarah Mulkey of George Washington University School of Medicine, 2300 Eye St. NW, Washington, DC (202-476-5815) (Pediatric Neurology); Dr. Gordon Sze (Neuroradiologist); Dr. Peter M. Doubilet (Radiologist); Dr. Ricardo Lastra of University of Chicago, 5841 S. Maryland, Chicago, IL (773-702-0647) (Pathologist); Sa- mantha Sawyer of University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Blvd., Evansville, IN (812-465-7074) (Sonographer); Dr. Gary Yarkony (Rehab/Physical Medicine); Robert W. Johnson (Economist); Keith Tobin (Medical Billing) DEFT EXPERT(S): Dr. Mark Neerhof, D.O. (Maternal & Fetal Medicine); Vikki Cran- dall, R.N. (Nurse, Obstetric); Dr. John Hobbs (Ob/Gyn); Dr. Steven Donn (Neonatolo- gist); Dr. James Tonsgard (Pediatric Neurology); Dr. Joel Meyer (Neuroradiologist); Kathryn Mussatt of University of Chicago Hospital, 5841 S. Maryland Ave., Chi- cago, IL (773-702-1000) (Sonographer); Dr. Lawrence Vogel of Pediatric Reha- biliation Consultants LLC, P.O. Box 5253, River Forest, IL (773-815-7717) (Pediatric Rehabilitation); Robert A. Baade, Ph.D. (Economist) for West Suburban Medical Center, Walker, Kolenskyj Dr. Thomas Grant (Radiologist) for Dr. Thomas Gast Dr. Jonathan Alexander (Radiologist) for Metropolitan Advanced Radiological Services
Bradley M. Cosgrove Brad is a leading trial attorney whose prac- tice is concentrated in complex medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, trucking, and wrongful death cases. Recognized for his thorough preparation and courtroom tenacity, Brad has secured some of the largest verdicts and settlements in Illinois history. These results demonstrate his strong dedication to justice, patient safe - ty, and determination to provide clients a powerful voice in the courtroom.
JURY VERDICT REPORTER • 2025 ANNUAL TRIAL LAWYER EXCELLENCE AWARDS 77
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