Date: 07-15-2001

Case Style: Tracy Ogle v. Dr William Gammon, et al.

Case Number: CV-94-508

Judge: Julian King

Court: Circuit Court of Talladega County, Alabama

Plaintiff's Attorney: Robert R. Riley, Jr. of Riley & Jackson, P.C., Birmingham, Alabama and Nolan Awbrey of Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton, Birmingham, Alabama

Defendant's Attorney: Michael K. Wright and Sybil V. Abbot of Starnes & Atchison, Birmingham, Alabama

Description: Medical malpractice - The Defendant doctor, who was deceased at the time of trial, negligently injected Plaintiff, a 22-year-old girl, over the course of a few months with steroids in a dosage that exceeded the dosage allowed by the standard of care. Defendant's negligence caused the Plaintiff to suffer Cushing's Syndrome. The Cushing's Syndrome resolved after Plaintiff was taken off the steroids, but Plaintiff was left with permanent, purple stria on most of her body that could not be removed.

Outcome: Plaintiff's verdict for $350,000.00.

Plaintiff's Experts: Unknown

Defendant's Experts: Unknown

Comments: None