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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

  • Attorney for the Plaintiff:

    McElfish Law Firm by Raymond D. McElfish, West Hollywood.

     

  • 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.)

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