$2.225 Million - Settlement (Broward County, Florida) - Medical Malpractice
While being treated for a heart condition and high cholesterol, Mr. Newman’s drug regimen was modified to include two drugs which were specifically contradicted by the drug manufacturer. Soon after he began taking both medications he was seen by one of his physicians and complained of the classic symptoms associated with the combined use of the drugs and was ultimately hospitalized. None of Mr. Newman’s physicians recognized this drug error and failed to discontinue use of the medications or order the necessary diagnostic tests to make the correct diagnosis. The plaintiff suffered multiple organ failure and died.
