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Doe v. O'Connell
Date: 12-31-1998
Case Number: 32067
Judge: Unknown
Court: Circuit Court, Hampton County, Virginia
Plaintiff's Attorney: Avery T. Waterman, Jr., Newport News, Virginia
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Description:
Medical malpractice - laparoscopic surgery to remove ovarian cyst resulted in bowel perforation and peritonitis. Plainntiff was 18-years-old and had a history of ovarian cysts which had been removed surgically. She was diagnosed by a general practitioner as having another cyst and was referred to defenedant for care and treatment. He recommended an performed the surgery and discharged the plaintiff who later developed fever, vomiting and pain. Emergency surgery was performed and gross contamination of the abdominal cavity was found. While the plaintiff recovered, she developed adhesions and has intermittent pain.
Outcome:
Jury verdict for plaintiff for $1.25 million. (Later settled for $1 million.)
Plaintiff's Experts:
Unknown
Defendant's Experts:
Jon Crockford, Virginia Beach, Virginia, gynecologist;
James Schwayder, Denver, Colorado, gynecologist;
William Mann, Newport News, Virginia, gynecologist;
and
Mark Hyde, Virginia Beach, Virginia
James Schwayder, Denver, Colorado, gynecologist;
William Mann, Newport News, Virginia, gynecologist;
and
Mark Hyde, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Comments:
None
About This Case
What was the outcome of Doe v. O'Connell?
The outcome was: Jury verdict for plaintiff for $1.25 million. (Later settled for $1 million.)
Which court heard Doe v. O'Connell?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Hampton County, Virginia, VA. The presiding judge was Unknown.
Who were the attorneys in Doe v. O'Connell?
Plaintiff's attorney: Avery T. Waterman, Jr., Newport News, Virginia. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was Doe v. O'Connell decided?
This case was decided on December 31, 1998.