Date: 12-05-2000

Case Style: Carmilita Robinson v. Oklahoma Nephrology Associates, et al.

Case Number: CJ-1997-7282

Judge: Noma Gurich

Court: District Court, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma

Plaintiff's Attorney: Howard Berry of Berry & Berry, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Defendant's Attorney: John F. Fisher, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Perry T. Marrs, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Susan Short, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Description: Medical Malpractice - Plaintiffs claimed that Dr. Anthony Czerwinski improperly treated Carmalita Robinson for hyponatremia by giving her 3 percent hypertonic solution at an excessive rate with the result that she developed central pontine myelinolysis which caused brain damage. Mrs. Robinson was left with permanent stroke like symptoms necessitating speech, occupational and physical therapy.

Defendant's denied wrongdoing.

Outcome: Plaintiffs' verdict for $8.5 million including $6.5 million for Carmilita Robinson and $2 million of her husband.

Plaintiff's Experts: Unknown

Defendant's Experts: Unknown

Comments: None