Recent Verdicts and Settlements (Continued from page 42)


between the cracks of the Mid Atlantic organization. They alleged that Mr. Melnick’s presentation was very unusual, that his course was rapidly progressive, that the Mid Atlantic doctors were puzzled by his condition and yet did not make a referral to a tertiary care facility where a diagnosis could have and would have been made and appropriate treatment provided.


Injuries Damages: Death


Expert Witness Plaintiff:


Dr. John Schroeder — Stanford Medical Center


Dr. Kenneth Baughman — Brigham and Womens’ Medical Center


Dr. Louis Maccini — Johns Hopkins University Expert Witness Defense:


Dr. Arthur Feldman — Thomas Jefferson Medical Center


Dr. Stephen Gottlieb — University of Maryland Hospital


Case Outcome Verdict: $1,271,947


Special Remarks:


This case was difficult in that Mr. Melnick had a disease that was almost inevitably fatal absent successful heart transplant. Moreover, even with successful heart trans- plant, the evidence was clear that his life expectancy would not be normal. The insurance company made no offer prior to or during trial.


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Trial Reporter


Fall 2003


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