What Happened: A jury in Hertford County, NC recently handed down what is likely the largest medical malpractice award in the county’s history. In the case, the estate of John Henry Perry won $4 million after a lawsuit was filed by Perry’s niece, Bonita Smith Ellis. The lawsuit was filed against Onward Healthcare, Inc. and…
What Happened The Supreme Court issued a ruling that federal Medicaid law pre-empts North Carolina’s sizable claim against medical malpractice settlements. In a 6-3 ruling the court struck down a law allowing state officials to seize one third of medical malpractice settlements. The ruling went in favor of a family from Taylorsville, North Carolina who…
A simple test that uncovers congenital heart defects in newborns could save the lives of thousands of infants each year. South Carolina lawmakers are considering the Emerson Rose Act, which would require mandatory screenings of all newborns. To learn more, read here. . . South Carolina Lawmakers Consider Mandatory Screening of Newborns for Congenital Heart…
Famous pro-wrestler Hulk Hogan has filed a $50 million lawsuit against Tampa-based Laser Spine Institute, alleging the clinic performed unnecessary surgeries which severely damaged his career. To learn more, read here. . . Hulk Hogan Files $50 Million Lawsuit Against Laser Spine Institue
Rick Shapiro, an attorney with the Shapiro, Washburn & Sharplaw firm recently wrote about a case heard by the North Carolina Supreme Court that could affect medical malpractice victims in North Carolina and in other states across the U.S. To learn more, read What Part of North Carolina Medical Malpractice Awards Can Be Gobbled Up…