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Healy v. Dr. Alan Hymanson
Date: 06-16-2004
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Unknown
Court: Superior Court, York County, Maine
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Mark L. Randall of The McArdle Law Firm, Portland, Maine
Defendant's Attorney:
Christopher D. Nyhan of Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau, Pachios & Haley, LLP, Portland, Maine
Medical malpractice by the family and Estate of Joan Healy of Wells, Maine who claimed that Dr. Haymanson negligently administered Retavase when she was brought to York Hospital in March 1999. Healy was taken to the hospital after complaining of chest pains. She suffered a brain hemorrhage after the drug was administered. She died two days later. The plaintiffs claimed that Haymanson incorrectly interpreted the guidelines for administering Retavase and that there was no conclusive medical evidence that it was even needed. Retavase is designed to break up blood clots in heart arteries when a person is having a heart attack but carries a high risk of bleeding in the brain after administration.
Dr. Haymanson denied that he acted below the standard of care in diagnosing the cause of Mrs. Healy's chest pain and in his decision to administer the drug.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Healy v. Dr. Alan Hymanson?
The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $1.6 million.
Which court heard Healy v. Dr. Alan Hymanson?
This case was heard in Superior Court, York County, Maine, ME. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in Healy v. Dr. Alan Hymanson?
Plaintiff's attorney: Mark L. Randall of The McArdle Law Firm, Portland, Maine. Defendant's attorney: Christopher D. Nyhan of Preti, Flaherty, Beliveau, Pachios & Haley, LLP, Portland, Maine.
When was Healy v. Dr. Alan Hymanson decided?
This case was decided on June 16, 2004.