Patient with lower-leg pain says hospital docs failed to diagnose hip fracture. Defense verdict. San Diego County.
Summary
Doctors at Scripps admit older woman after fall, but don't order radiology studies that would show a hip fracture. Doctors say patient complained only of pain at the knee and below.
The Case
- Court and Case Number: San Diego County Superior Court / 37-2019-00048391
- Type of Case: Medical Malpractice
- Type of Result: Jury Verdict
The Attorneys
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Attorney for the Plaintiff:
Law Offices of Douglas Jaffe by Douglas Jaffe, San Diego.
Law Offices of John W. Zryd by John Zryd, San Diego.
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Attorney for the Defendant:
Neil Dymott Frank McCabe & Hudson by Clark Hudson, San Diego. (For David Bruner, M.D.)
Robert A. Cosgrove & Associates by Robert A. Cosgrove and W. Jennifer Watson, Encinitas. (For Jeffrey Friesen, M.D.; Gordon Beh, M.D.; Brian Butler, M.D.)