#medical-malpractice
#medical-malpractice

1 day ago

Michigan doctor who worked with youth hockey teams gets 10 years in prison for sex assault

Zvi Levran sentenced to at least 10 years for sexual assault against youth and adult patients.

Medicine

NYC urologist Darius Paduch convicted of sick abuse that included using sex toys on patients

A Manhattan urologist was convicted of sexually assaulting patients, including children, during medical treatments.

Privacy professionals

Regulator refused to investigate doctors at Harrods

The GMC refused to investigate historical allegations of malpractice at Harrods, citing time constraints and lack of public interest.

Law

1 day ago

Michigan doctor who worked with youth hockey teams gets 10 years in prison for sex assault

Zvi Levran sentenced to at least 10 years for sexual assault against youth and adult patients.

Medicine

NYC urologist Darius Paduch convicted of sick abuse that included using sex toys on patients

A Manhattan urologist was convicted of sexually assaulting patients, including children, during medical treatments.

Privacy professionals

Regulator refused to investigate doctors at Harrods

The GMC refused to investigate historical allegations of malpractice at Harrods, citing time constraints and lack of public interest.

more#sexual-assault

#patient-safety

Healthcare

US gynecologist charged with sexual abuse and performing unnecessary procedures

A gynecologist was arrested for sexually abusing patients and reusing unsanitary medical devices during unnecessary procedures.

US news

fromWashington Post

Surgeon removed wrong organ then covered it up, widow alleges in suit

Beverly Bryan is suing a surgeon for wrongful death, alleging he mistakenly removed the wrong organ during a routine surgery.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

2 days ago

NYC parents

Sham plastic surgeon describes NYC mom's final moments before dying in botched butt implant procedure: 'I panicked'

A sham doctor faces charges after a botched illegal butt-implant removal procedure left a patient brain dead.

fromsilive

3 days ago

NYC parents

Parents say infant son almost died after circumcision at NYC hospital, report says

A newborn suffered severe complications after a circumcision at a New York City hospital, allegedly due to a lack of informed consent regarding risks.

London startup

Investment banker scarred for life' by laser hair removal sues clinic for 50k

An investment banker is suing for damages after a botched laser hair removal caused permanent scarring.

A legal battle unfolds over claims of informed consent versus negligence in cosmetic procedures.

3 weeks ago

NYC startup

Fake Doctor Is Charged After Butt Lift' Surgery Leaves Woman Near Death

A man charged with practicing medicine without a license caused a woman's cardiac arrest during unauthorized surgery.

Healthcare

US gynecologist charged with sexual abuse and performing unnecessary procedures

A gynecologist was arrested for sexually abusing patients and reusing unsanitary medical devices during unnecessary procedures.

US news

fromWashington Post

Surgeon removed wrong organ then covered it up, widow alleges in suit

Beverly Bryan is suing a surgeon for wrongful death, alleging he mistakenly removed the wrong organ during a routine surgery.

NYC parents

fromwww.independent.co.uk

2 days ago

Sham plastic surgeon describes NYC mom's final moments before dying in botched butt implant procedure: 'I panicked'

A sham doctor faces charges after a botched illegal butt-implant removal procedure left a patient brain dead.

NYC parents

fromsilive

3 days ago

Parents say infant son almost died after circumcision at NYC hospital, report says

A newborn suffered severe complications after a circumcision at a New York City hospital, allegedly due to a lack of informed consent regarding risks.

London startup

Investment banker scarred for life' by laser hair removal sues clinic for 50k

An investment banker is suing for damages after a botched laser hair removal caused permanent scarring.

A legal battle unfolds over claims of informed consent versus negligence in cosmetic procedures.

3 weeks ago

NYC startup

Fake Doctor Is Charged After Butt Lift' Surgery Leaves Woman Near Death

A man charged with practicing medicine without a license caused a woman's cardiac arrest during unauthorized surgery.

more#patient-safety

#lawsuit

Medicine

fromLos Angeles Times

Surgery at a UC hospital went shockingly wrong, leading to leg amputation, lawsuit says

Medical neglect can lead to devastating outcomes, as seen in a nurse's husband's amputation after hospital staff ignored treatment requests.

UK news

fromwww.standard.co.uk

4 weeks ago

Influencer sues Harley Street plastic surgeon for 1.7million after 'overly large breast implants ruined career'

Danielle Mansutti is suing her plastic surgeon for $1.7 million, claiming overly large breast implants disfigured her and damaged her career.

fromABA Journal

6 days ago

Law

Expert witness was 'confused, disoriented and out of touch' at deposition, law firm's suit alleges

Expert witness allegedly demanded excessive fees and appeared unprepared and disoriented during deposition, leading to legal complications for the hiring law firm.

Medicine

fromLos Angeles Times

Surgery at a UC hospital went shockingly wrong, leading to leg amputation, lawsuit says

Medical neglect can lead to devastating outcomes, as seen in a nurse's husband's amputation after hospital staff ignored treatment requests.

UK news

fromwww.standard.co.uk

4 weeks ago

Influencer sues Harley Street plastic surgeon for 1.7million after 'overly large breast implants ruined career'

Danielle Mansutti is suing her plastic surgeon for $1.7 million, claiming overly large breast implants disfigured her and damaged her career.

fromABA Journal

6 days ago

Law

Expert witness was 'confused, disoriented and out of touch' at deposition, law firm's suit alleges

Expert witness allegedly demanded excessive fees and appeared unprepared and disoriented during deposition, leading to legal complications for the hiring law firm.

NYC mom injured in botched Queens butt implant removal by sham plastic surgeon dies

A mother died after a botched surgery by a fake doctor in a Queens home clinic.

fromQueens Post

1 week ago

NYC parents

Whitestone mom dies weeks after receiving treatment from fake 'doctor' out of Astoria home - Queens Post

A mother died following an illegal cosmetic procedure performed by an unlicensed individual, highlighting the dangers of such practices.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Woman who died after butt lift' surgery did not give informed consent, Bolton coroner rules

A woman died after an unqualified Brazilian butt lift in Turkey, highlighting risks linked to celebrity endorsements and lack of informed consent.

Medicine

Latest decisions from the Appellate Division, Second Department

Dismissal of medical malpractice claim affirmed after cosmetic surgery.

NYC parents

1 week ago

NYC mom injured in botched Queens butt implant removal by sham plastic surgeon dies

A mother died after a botched surgery by a fake doctor in a Queens home clinic.

fromQueens Post

1 week ago

NYC parents

Whitestone mom dies weeks after receiving treatment from fake 'doctor' out of Astoria home - Queens Post

A mother died following an illegal cosmetic procedure performed by an unlicensed individual, highlighting the dangers of such practices.

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Woman who died after butt lift' surgery did not give informed consent, Bolton coroner rules

A woman died after an unqualified Brazilian butt lift in Turkey, highlighting risks linked to celebrity endorsements and lack of informed consent.

Medicine

Latest decisions from the Appellate Division, Second Department

Dismissal of medical malpractice claim affirmed after cosmetic surgery.

more#cosmetic-surgery

Miami doctor found guilty of prescribing millions of Oxycodone pills sold on streets

Dr. Daniel Alberto Carpman was convicted of conspiring to distribute over 2 million Oxycodone pills, profiting from a pill-mill scheme involving elderly patients.

fromBoston.com

10 months ago

US news

Florida plastic surgeon charged in death of wife who went into cardiac arrest while he worked on her

A plastic surgeon was charged with manslaughter following his wife's death after cosmetic procedures at his clinic.

Miami Marlins

2 weeks ago

Miami doctor found guilty of prescribing millions of Oxycodone pills sold on streets

Dr. Daniel Alberto Carpman was convicted of conspiring to distribute over 2 million Oxycodone pills, profiting from a pill-mill scheme involving elderly patients.

fromBoston.com

10 months ago

US news

Florida plastic surgeon charged in death of wife who went into cardiac arrest while he worked on her

A plastic surgeon was charged with manslaughter following his wife's death after cosmetic procedures at his clinic.

more#florida

fromwww.mercurynews.com

3 weeks ago

SF politics

Walters: In California's Capitol, some political fights span decades

California's political dynamics and legislative conflicts have remained remarkably consistent over the past 50 years.

fromESPN.com

LA Dodgers

Ex-Timbers GK awarded $20M in malpractice lawsuit

A jury ruled in favor of Jake Gleeson, awarding him over $20 million in a malpractice lawsuit against his former team doctor.

#personal-injury

Miscellaneous

What is a Personal Injury Claim?

Personal injury claims provide victims fair compensation while ensuring accountability for negligent acts.

Intellectual property law

The Most Common Types of Personal Injury Claims and How Lawyers Handle Them

Personal injury lawsuits arise from harm due to another's negligence, needing specialized legal handling for fair compensation.

Miscellaneous

What is a Personal Injury Claim?

Personal injury claims provide victims fair compensation while ensuring accountability for negligent acts.

Intellectual property law

The Most Common Types of Personal Injury Claims and How Lawyers Handle Them

Personal injury lawsuits arise from harm due to another's negligence, needing specialized legal handling for fair compensation.

Here are the consequences for an Aventura doctor after he failed to diagnose cancer

Dr. Mark Christ faces penalties for failing to properly diagnose and manage a patient's testicular cancer, impacting both his career and finances.

Medicine

Exclusive | 'Sadistic' NYC urologist Darius Paduch faces 143 more lawsuits: 'Exploited more male patients than any predator in history'

Darius Paduch has been accused of exploiting over 310 male patients in a historic sexual abuse case, raising alarm about trust in healthcare.

Cancer

Here are the consequences for an Aventura doctor after he failed to diagnose cancer

Dr. Mark Christ faces penalties for failing to properly diagnose and manage a patient's testicular cancer, impacting both his career and finances.

Medicine

Exclusive | 'Sadistic' NYC urologist Darius Paduch faces 143 more lawsuits: 'Exploited more male patients than any predator in history'

Darius Paduch has been accused of exploiting over 310 male patients in a historic sexual abuse case, raising alarm about trust in healthcare.

more#urology

#legal-proceedings

France news

French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients, mostly children, says he did hideous things'

A 74-year-old surgeon, Joel Le Scouarnec, admits to committing heinous sexual abuses against 299 victims, primarily children, during his surgical career.

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Ex-doctor jailed over illegal circumcision service

Mohammad Siddiqui was sentenced to over five years for causing severe harm to children through unsafe mobile circumcision procedures.

France news

French surgeon accused of abusing 299 patients, mostly children, says he did hideous things'

A 74-year-old surgeon, Joel Le Scouarnec, admits to committing heinous sexual abuses against 299 victims, primarily children, during his surgical career.

3 months ago

Miscellaneous

Ex-doctor jailed over illegal circumcision service

Mohammad Siddiqui was sentenced to over five years for causing severe harm to children through unsafe mobile circumcision procedures.

more#legal-proceedings

Social justice

fromMission Local

Forcibly sterilized in California prisons, victims stitch together memorial quilt

Kelli Dillon's experience highlights the trauma of forced sterilization in California prisons, revealing systemic abuses and the need for justice.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

If you loved 'Apple Cider Vinegar,' watch these 9 movies and shows next

The film "Not Okay" exposes the dark side of social media through a satirical lens.

"Inventing Anna" highlights the real-life story of fraud involving a fake heiress.

"Dr. Death" covers the haunting tales of medical malpractice and its impact.

Elisabeth Finch's deception illustrates the complexities of truth and credibility in storytelling.

#inquest

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

New York City

Medics did not give antibiotics swiftly - inquest

Timely administration of antibiotics is crucial in sepsis cases, as highlighted in the investigation into William Hewes' tragic death.

OMG science

Baby dies eight days after Orpington hospital birth - but there was 'no neglect'

Lack of leadership was a contributing factor in the tragic death of baby Finn.

fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk

New York City

Medics did not give antibiotics swiftly - inquest

Timely administration of antibiotics is crucial in sepsis cases, as highlighted in the investigation into William Hewes' tragic death.

OMG science

Baby dies eight days after Orpington hospital birth - but there was 'no neglect'

Lack of leadership was a contributing factor in the tragic death of baby Finn.

more#inquest

#lucy-letby

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Medical experts dispute evidence in Lucy Letby's baby killing conviction

The conviction of Lucy Letby for killing seven infants is being questioned amid claims of flawed evidence and potential miscarriage of justice.

Lucy Letby: police and CPS handling of case raises new concerns about convictions

The inquiry into Lucy Letby's case highlights significant concerns regarding the safety of her convictions and the investigative processes behind it.

Digital life

Medical Experts Raise Grave Doubts Over Conviction of Killer Nurse' Lucy Letby

The panel raised significant doubts about the evidence against nurse Lucy Letby, finding no proof of her guilt in the deaths of seven babies.

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Medical experts dispute evidence in Lucy Letby's baby killing conviction

The conviction of Lucy Letby for killing seven infants is being questioned amid claims of flawed evidence and potential miscarriage of justice.

Lucy Letby: police and CPS handling of case raises new concerns about convictions

The inquiry into Lucy Letby's case highlights significant concerns regarding the safety of her convictions and the investigative processes behind it.

Digital life

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

Medical Experts Raise Grave Doubts Over Conviction of Killer Nurse' Lucy Letby

The panel raised significant doubts about the evidence against nurse Lucy Letby, finding no proof of her guilt in the deaths of seven babies.

more#lucy-letby

London

4 months ago

Baby girl 'died from injuries caused during Queen's Hospital delivery', court told

Ada Rose died from severe injuries attributed to complications during her birth, prompting multiple investigations.

Medicine

Woman from Wales died after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, inquest hears

Janet Savage died during gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey due to complications from surgery, highlighting risks associated with overseas cosmetic procedures.

Miscellaneous

Stranger than fiction': Sunderland doctor Thomas Kwan's plan for murder

The horrific actions of GP Thomas Kwan demonstrate how personal greed can lead to extreme criminal behavior.

fromArs Technica

Medicine

A new dental scam is to pull healthy teeth to sell you expensive fake ones

Patients should investigate dental options thoroughly before undergoing procedures to avoid complications.

Aggressive marketing of fast dental solutions like ClearChoice can mislead patients regarding the actual complexity of care needed.

Medicine

Sketches of court: Boro Park nursing home cleared in botched treatment showdown

Boro Park Nursing Home is being sued for alleged medical malpractice in the treatment of an 87-year-old patient who developed septic shock.

Miscellaneous

Latest decisions from the Appellate Division, Second Department

The court dismissed a medical malpractice suit, ruling that the defendants provided appropriate care and informed consent.

Health

8 months ago

Detransitioners sue Planned Parenthood for gender malpractice- as our tax dollars fund it

Planned Parenthood facing lawsuits for prescribing hormonal drugs to young women seeking to change gender roles.

1 year ago

Medicine

Did a Miami doctor make $4,500 a day off opioid addicts without getting out of his car?

A doctor in South Miami sentenced to 10 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing drugs without proper examination.