Mother developing pneumonia calls Kaiser nurse advice line, is not seen by docs until it is too late. $2.74 million award. Alameda County.
Summary
Mother of two young children develops pneumonia-like symptoms and repeatedly calls Kaiser's nurse advice line. She is not seen by doctors until it is too late. Wrongful death due to medical negligence.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: Kaiser Permanente Member Arbitration Tribunal, Arb #12265
- Type of Case: Medical Malpractice, Wrongful Death
- Type of Result: Arbitration Award
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff:
Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger by Michael A. Kelly, Emily Wecht Polcari, and Valerie N. Rose, San Francisco.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
Lombardi, Loper & Conant, LLP by Jeffrey D. Hosking, Oakland.