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Hugh Gallagher v. Temple University Hospital

Date: 11-30-2003

Case Number: April Term 2001 002643

Judge: Unknown

Court: Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Plaintiff's Attorney:

Shanin Specter and Andrew S. Youman of Kline & Specter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Defendant's Attorney:

Charles A. Fitzpatrick III of Mylotte, David & Fitzpatrick, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Description:

Medical malpractice claim by 19-year-old suicide patient whose trachea became clogged. The heart monitor placed on him by the hospital alarmed but the nurse responsible for his care failed to respond for four to six minutes and he suffered permanent severe brain damage. Hugh Gallagher, a college freshman, was recovering from a suicide attempt at Temple University Hospital when his trachea became obstructed.

The Hospital claimed that the nurse who normally would have responded was busy caring for another patient in the unit and did not hear the alarm.

Outcome:

Plaintiff's verdict for $20.015 million.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unavailable

Defendant's Experts:

Unavailable

Comments:

Editor's Note: The verdict in this case was rendered on October 24, 2003.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Hugh Gallagher v. Temple University Hospital?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $20.015 million.

Which court heard Hugh Gallagher v. Temple University Hospital?

This case was heard in Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Hugh Gallagher v. Temple University Hospital?

Plaintiff's attorney: Shanin Specter and Andrew S. Youman of Kline & Specter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Defendant's attorney: Charles A. Fitzpatrick III of Mylotte, David & Fitzpatrick, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

When was Hugh Gallagher v. Temple University Hospital decided?

This case was decided on November 30, 2003.