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Thomas v. Abdel-Salam, et al.

Date: 04-26-2002

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: John W. Sims

Court: Circuit Court, Dallas County, Missouri

Plaintiff's Attorney: Stuart H. King and Eric O. Nau of McDonald & Associates, Springfield, Missouri

Defendant's Attorney: Craig A. Grimes of Shaffer Lombardo Shuring, Kansas City, Missouri

Description:

Medical malpractice - failure to diagnose and properly report suspected child abuse with resulting skull fracture and severe brain damage. Samantha was taken to Dr. Abdel-Salam's office on three occassions in 1996.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $2 million.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unavailable

Defendant's Experts:

Unavailable

Comments:

The plaintiff settled with Dr. Jay Crabtree, a radiologist, for $750,000 and with Dr. Rodger Moler, a neurosurgeon, for an undisclosed sum.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Thomas v. Abdel-Salam, et al.?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $2 million.

Which court heard Thomas v. Abdel-Salam, et al.?

This case was heard in Circuit Court, Dallas County, Missouri, MO. The presiding judge was John W. Sims.

Who were the attorneys in Thomas v. Abdel-Salam, et al.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Stuart H. King and Eric O. Nau of McDonald & Associates, Springfield, Missouri. Defendant's attorney: Craig A. Grimes of Shaffer Lombardo Shuring, Kansas City, Missouri.

When was Thomas v. Abdel-Salam, et al. decided?

This case was decided on April 26, 2002.