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Billy Jacobs, et al. v. Yale-New Haven Hospital
Date: 03-05-1999
Case Number: 277513
Judge: Blue
Court: Superior Court, New Haven, Connecticut
Plaintiff's Attorney: Michael Koskoff of Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, P.C., Danbury, Connecticut
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Description:
Medical malpractice - Billy Jacobs was involved in an automobile accident when he was 17-years-old. He was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital because of recurring fevers. During what the family claimed was an unnecessary surgery, Billy's aorta was punctured during the surgery, causing profuse hemorrhaging and brain damage. Billy is now 29-years-old and is blind, unable to walk on his own and cognitively impaired.
Outcome:
Verdict for plaintiffs for $29,000,000.00.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
None
About This Case
What was the outcome of Billy Jacobs, et al. v. Yale-New Haven Hospital?
The outcome was: Verdict for plaintiffs for $29,000,000.00.
Which court heard Billy Jacobs, et al. v. Yale-New Haven Hospital?
This case was heard in Superior Court, New Haven, Connecticut, CT. The presiding judge was Blue.
Who were the attorneys in Billy Jacobs, et al. v. Yale-New Haven Hospital?
Plaintiff's attorney: Michael Koskoff of Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, P.C., Danbury, Connecticut. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was Billy Jacobs, et al. v. Yale-New Haven Hospital decided?
This case was decided on March 5, 1999.