Sometimes the medical outcome for a patient can cause them to seek damages for the treatment they received. That is what happened when Lisa Menschik brought a malpractice suit against her doctors, Jose Alvarez, M.D., Brent Peterson, D.O., and David Kropf, M.D. after a surgery that left her an invalid. In her suit, Menschik was seeking an amount between $7.9 million and $9.9 million in damages.
The jury made up of four men and eight women took about an hour to deliberate after having heard eight days of testimony decided that Menschik would get zero dollars.
Ten of the 12 jurors voted in favor of the doctors. However, since this was a civil case, which only requires a decision by nine jurors, having a 10-2 verdict was an acceptable in the eyes of the court.
If you or a loved one believes they have suffered as a result of medical malpractice or medical negligence, contact the law offices of Bottar Law today. After a careful evaluation of your claim, and if we believe you have a case, we will begin the process of helping you and your loved ones begin to recover. Contact us today at our toll free number (888) 979-1689, or at (315) 313-6809, or you may reach us by email at info@bottarlaw.com.