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Angela Johnson Musa v. Dr. Carrie Miles and Dr. Joseph Elia
Date: 01-30-2018
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Judge: Karin Immergut
Court: Circuit Court, Multnomah County, Oregon
Plaintiff's Attorney: Erin Olson and Bill Barton
Defendant's Attorney: John Hart
Description:
Portland, OR - Jury Finds In Favor Of Doctor In Medical Malpractice Case
Angela Johnson Musa sued Dr. Carrie Miles and Dr. Joseph Elia on medical malpractice theories claiming that the doctors provided substandard care to her during her pregnancy and post partum with the result that she was not tested for herpes before delivery of her son at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland and, as a direct result, her son was infected with the disease. She also claimed that the fact that he was infected was not diagnosed and treated post partum with the result that he suffered brain damage.
Dr. Miles denied wrongdoing.
Angela Johnson Musa sued Dr. Carrie Miles and Dr. Joseph Elia on medical malpractice theories claiming that the doctors provided substandard care to her during her pregnancy and post partum with the result that she was not tested for herpes before delivery of her son at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland and, as a direct result, her son was infected with the disease. She also claimed that the fact that he was infected was not diagnosed and treated post partum with the result that he suffered brain damage.
Dr. Miles denied wrongdoing.
Outcome:
Dr. Joseph Elia settled for an undisclosed sum before trail and the jury returned a defendant's verdict in favor of Dr. Miles.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Angela Johnson Musa v. Dr. Carrie Miles and Dr. Joseph Elia?
The outcome was: Dr. Joseph Elia settled for an undisclosed sum before trail and the jury returned a defendant's verdict in favor of Dr. Miles.
Which court heard Angela Johnson Musa v. Dr. Carrie Miles and Dr. Joseph Elia?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Multnomah County, Oregon, OR. The presiding judge was Karin Immergut.
Who were the attorneys in Angela Johnson Musa v. Dr. Carrie Miles and Dr. Joseph Elia?
Plaintiff's attorney: Erin Olson and Bill Barton. Defendant's attorney: John Hart.
When was Angela Johnson Musa v. Dr. Carrie Miles and Dr. Joseph Elia decided?
This case was decided on January 30, 2018.