Date: 08-13-2010

Case Style: Estate of Cory Fine v. Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc.

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Court: Circuit Court, Alachua County, Florida

Plaintiff's Attorney: Frank Ashton, Hardesty, Tyde, Green & Ashton, P.A., Jacksonville, Florida

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Description: The family and estate of Cory Fine sued the Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics, Inc. on a medical negligence (medical malpractice)theory for his wrongful death in 2002. Fine died during a CT scan procedure after undergoing gastic bypass surgery from apparent oxygen deprivation. He was survived by his wife, Lisa, and 10-year-old son, Tyler.

The defenses asserted by Defendant are not available.

Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict for $6.2 million.

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