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George Patnode and Christina Alvarez v. Martin County Health Department

Date: 02-15-2002

Case Number: Unknown11/28/2006

Judge: Unknown

Court: Circuit Court, Martin County, Florida

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Ronald Gilbert

Defendant's Attorney:

Lee Muschott

Description:

George Patnode and Christina Alvarez sued Martin County Health Department on a negligence theory claiming that clinic doctors at the department's Indiantown clinic should have realized "Nicky" had contracted bacterial meningitis when they treated him for a high fever two days before his death.

Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $1 million.
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Unknown
Comments:
Editor's Note: Florida state law limits recovery against it on claims like this one to $200,000 absent special legislation approving payment of any sums in excess of the $200,000 limit.

About This Case

What was the outcome of George Patnode and Christina Alvarez v. Martin County Hea...?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $1 million.

Which court heard George Patnode and Christina Alvarez v. Martin County Hea...?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Martin County, Florida, FL. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in George Patnode and Christina Alvarez v. Martin County Hea...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Ronald Gilbert. Defendant's attorney: Lee Muschott.

When was George Patnode and Christina Alvarez v. Martin County Hea... decided?

This case was decided on February 15, 2002.