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Daniel and Laura White v. Community Medical Center and Richard Behlke, M.D.

Date: 01-16-2009

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Court: Court of Common Pleas, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvnia

Plaintiff's Attorney: Jeffrey Kornblau, Kornblau & Kornblau, P.C., Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

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Description:
Daniel and Laura White sued Community Medical Center and Richard Behlke, M.D. on medical negligence (medical malpractice) theories claiming that their son was harmed during the labor and delivery process by substandard care during that process. Their son developed cerebral palsy following his birth.

The defenses asserted by Defendants are not available
Outcome:
Plaintiff's verdict for $20.5 million. The jury assigned 60 percent of the negligence to Dr. Behlke and 40 percent to CMC — making the doctor responsible for $12.3 million and asking CMC for $8.2 million. However, Dr. Behlke and OB-GYN Consultants, Ltd. of Scranton, have a combined $2.4 million of basic insurance.
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Editor's Note: News articles about this case indicate the the hospital was grossly under insured.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of Daniel and Laura White v. Community Medical Center and Ri...?

The outcome was: Plaintiff's verdict for $20.5 million. The jury assigned 60 percent of the negligence to Dr. Behlke and 40 percent to CMC — making the doctor responsible for $12.3 million and asking CMC for $8.2 million. However, Dr. Behlke and OB-GYN Consultants, Ltd. of Scranton, have a combined $2.4 million of basic insurance.

Which court heard Daniel and Laura White v. Community Medical Center and Ri...?

This case was heard in Court of Common Pleas, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvnia, PA.

Who were the attorneys in Daniel and Laura White v. Community Medical Center and Ri...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Jeffrey Kornblau, Kornblau & Kornblau, P.C., Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.

When was Daniel and Laura White v. Community Medical Center and Ri... decided?

This case was decided on January 16, 2009.