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George Hoehmann, individually and on behalf of the estate of Howard R. Hoehmann Sr. v. James S. Vela, and Stephan Goodman
Date: 09-20-2005
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Unknown
Court: Supreme Court, Westchester County, New York
Plaintiff's Attorney:
Christopher Meagher, Bronxville, New York
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Estate of Howard R. Hoehmann Sr. sued James S. Vela and Stephan Goodman on a malpractice theory for his wrongful death. They claimed that the defendants acted below the standard of care in treating him for an infection that he developed after her entered the hospital for treatment pneumonia in April 2000. His condition worsened condition worsened and he developed toxic megacolon. He died April 21, 2000. The Plaintiffs claimed that the defendant doctors failed to perform appropriate tests to establish that he had developed colitis from the antibiotics that he had been given.
The defendants denied that they acted below the standard of care in treating Hoehmann and that that he died as a result of any care that they provided.
About This Case
What was the outcome of George Hoehmann, individually and on behalf of the estate...?
The outcome was: Plaintiffs' verdict for $750,000 for his pain and suffering and $70,000 for related damages and expenses.
Which court heard George Hoehmann, individually and on behalf of the estate...?
This case was heard in Supreme Court, Westchester County, New York, NY. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in George Hoehmann, individually and on behalf of the estate...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Christopher Meagher, Bronxville, New York. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was George Hoehmann, individually and on behalf of the estate... decided?
This case was decided on September 20, 2005.