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HPM&B recently obtained summary judgment for our clients, a major New York hospital network and neurosurgeon in a medical malpractice case. Plaintiff alleged that the defendants recommended and performed a contraindicated posterior spinal fusion and decompression surgery. Plaintiff claimed surgery was negligently performed, and that the plaintiff’s spinal deformities should have been managed non-surgically.   The defense moved ...

Congratulations to HPM&B Attorneys Laura S. Murphy, Mathew Messina, Corey Schmidt and their team for winning a contentious summary judgment motion and plaintiff’s motion to reargue in Suffolk County Supreme Court. This case involved the death of a 48 year-old female at a major metropolitan hospital following an abdominal procedure. The decedent deteriorated post-operatively and died several ...

HPM&B recently obtained a unanimous defense verdict in New Haven Superior Court on October 29, 2024 after a three week jury trial.  Plaintiff was 39 years old when he underwent a foot surgery to alleviate his complaints of heel pain caused by plantar fasciitis, performed by the defendant podiatrist.  There were no complications noted intraoperatively, ...

HPM&B was recently granted dismissal of all claims brought against its client, a major hospital system in New York.  Plaintiff, who brought the action on behalf of her decedent-husband, asserted claims sounding in medical malpractice and wrongful life.  The essence of plaintiff’s claim was that her husband’s Do Not Resuscitate Order was not followed, which ...

HPM&B recently obtained a voluntary dismissal on behalf of two surgeons, three anesthesiologists, a nurse, and a large metropolitan hospital.  Plaintiff claimed he was improperly positioned during spine surgery resulting in brachial plexopathy and diminished function of his arm and hand.  Following depositions and the completion of discovery, the defense moved for summary judgment with ...