Date: 10-01-2001

Case Style: Tullo v. Tartack

Case Number: 325/98

Judge: Unknown

Court: Supreme Court, King County, New York

Plaintiff's Attorney: Thomas P. O'Malley of Oshman, Helfenstein, Bernstein, Mirisola & Schwartz, New York, New York

Defendant's Attorney: Philip Smith of Pulvers, Pulvers, Thomspon & Kutner, New York, New York

Description: Medical Malpractice - Improper treatment of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction with resulting tendon rupture as a result of steroid injections. Fifty-two year old dog trainer went to defendant with complaints of heel and along the inside of her arch. The ruptured tendon was repaired by a orthopedic surgeon.

Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict for $917,700.00.

Plaintiff's Experts: Unknown

Defendant's Experts: Unknown

Comments: Reported by Kent Morlan