Intoxicated patient discharged from hospital and then an Amtrak train runs over his legs. $28.6M.
Summary
Improper discharge from Emergency Room is blamed when intoxicated man is struck by train.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: United States Court for the Eastern District of California / 2:17-cv-02295-DAD-AC
- Type of Case: Medical Malpractice, Negligence
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff:
McElfish Law Firm by Raymond D. McElfish, West Hollywood.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
Washington & Washington by Peter Washington, Chico. (For Dr. Hector Lopez.)
Hinshaw Marsh Still and Hinshaw LLP by Bradford J. Hinshaw, Saratoga. (For Dr. Hector Lopez.)
Schuering Zimmerman & Doyle, LLP by Robert H. Zimmerman and Chad C. Couchot, Sacramento. (For Rideout Memorial Hospital.)
Flesher Schaff & Schroeder, Inc. by Jason W. Schaff and Nicole Low, Rocklin. (For Amtrak.)