Jean Stewart, et al. v. I.B. Price, M.D.

Medical malpractice - Mabel Pittman began seeing Dr. I.B. Price at least monthly commencing June 6, 1985. She was
treated for a wide variety of ailments. In March 1987, Pitmann complained
of redness and blistering on her right leg and cortisone was prescribed by Dr.
Price. Thereafter, Pittman's right great toe became swollen and she noticed,
according to her videotaped deposition, a small, whitish lesion under the
toenail. Dr. Price prescribed funal cream for the toe. In February 1989,
Pittman sought treatment regarding her toe from another physician and she
was eventually referred to Dr. Evans who performed a biopsy of the lestion.
Laboratory tests revealed melanoma cancer and, as a result, Pittman's toe
was amputated. By the time of the amputation, however, the cancer had already
metastasized. Although repeated surgical interventions were undertaken
in attempt to control the cancer, Mabel Pittman died on May 15, 1991. Before her
death Mabel Pittman filled suit against Dr. Price alleging that he
negligently failed to properly diagnose and treat her condition and
that he intentionally misrepresented and concealed the condition.

Defendant's verdict.

Dr. Paul Bader, internist

Unknown

Reversed by the District Court of Appeal of Florida because of the District Court's
refusal to admit the opinion testimony of Dr. Bader. See: 718 So.2d 205 (Fla.App. 1 Dist. 1998).
The date shown above is the date of the appellate court decision and not the trial date.