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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

  • Attorney for the Plaintiff:

    Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger by Michael A. Kelly, Emily Wecht Polcari, and Valerie N. Rose, San Francisco.

  • Attorney for the Defendant:

    Lombardi, Loper & Conant, LLP by Jeffrey D. Hosking, Oakland.

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