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Henry Yepez, et al. v. Englewood Hospital, et al.

Date: 11-30-2002

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Unknown

Court: Superior Court, Union County, New Jersey

Plaintiff's Attorney: Robert Solomon and Bruce H. Nagel of Nagel, Rice, Dreifuss & Mazie, Livingston, New Jersey

Defendant's Attorney: Patrick Clare of Hardin, Kundla, McKeon, Poletto & Polifroni, Springfield, New Jersey

Description:

Medical malpractice claim by the family of 5-year-old girl born with a heart defective that the plaintiff's claimed should have been diagnosed in utero. Debra Yepez was sent to Englewood Hospital for an ultrasound. The technician who performed the test reported that he was not able to view all four chambers of the fetus' heart. No repeat or follow-up examination was performed and Dayna Yepez was born with a deformed left ventricle. Dayna suffered from developmental disabilities as a result of the heart defect. Her parents on her behalf and for themselves claimed that the doctors should have ordered another ultrasound.

Outcome:

Settled for $4.2 million.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

None

About This Case

What was the outcome of Henry Yepez, et al. v. Englewood Hospital, et al.?

The outcome was: Settled for $4.2 million.

Which court heard Henry Yepez, et al. v. Englewood Hospital, et al.?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Union County, New Jersey, NJ. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Henry Yepez, et al. v. Englewood Hospital, et al.?

Plaintiff's attorney: Robert Solomon and Bruce H. Nagel of Nagel, Rice, Dreifuss & Mazie, Livingston, New Jersey. Defendant's attorney: Patrick Clare of Hardin, Kundla, McKeon, Poletto & Polifroni, Springfield, New Jersey.

When was Henry Yepez, et al. v. Englewood Hospital, et al. decided?

This case was decided on November 30, 2002.