New York Malpractice & Injury Lawyer Blog
A medical malpractice lawsuit that alleged screws were improperly placed and breached the patient’s spinal canal has been removed from court.
According to court documents, Fernando Calverese and Diane Calverese filed a lawsuit on August 31st against St. Louis University after having received medical care and treatment for an unspecified condition in October of 2014.
The plaintiffs allege that the hospital was negligent in performing a surgery when pedical screws were improperly placed and breached the spinal canal at multiple levels. In addition, the plaintiffs are also alleging that the defendant inappropriately used unnecessary hardware, failed to recognize neurological impairment post-operatively and failed to diagnose breached pedical screws resulting in neurological impairment.
St. Louis University filed a notice of removal to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on October 9th through their legal counsel.
The plaintiffs are seeking damages in excess of $50,000 plus court costs. The defendant in the case argues that since the amount will probably exceed $50,000 and diversity of citizenship exists, the motion for removal is proper.
As you can see, doctors and other health care providers have strong legal representation and can be backed up financially. Attorneys for such people and the organizations they represent are very skilled at what they do. You can rest assured that they will do everything in their power to insure that a lawsuit is settled in favor of their clients. That is why having an experienced and competent attorney who will fight for the rights of patients is essential for success.
At Bottar Law PLLC, our attorneys who specialize in medical malpractice have years of experience and expertise representing patients and their loved ones. If you or a loved one has suffered as a result of medical malpractice or negligence, contact us today. You may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, continuing therapies, loss of income, as well as pain and suffering or wrongful death. Contact us today to schedule a free, in-depth consultation and evaluation of your case.