Ziadie v. Duong; FL (Broward County Circuit Court, 17th; # 062004 CA 003336)

  • $14,500,000 jury verdict (including $8,000,000 for pain and suffering and $5,000,000 for future medical care) in medical malpractice case
  • 46 year old optometrist suffering from dizziness and slurred speech diagnosed with transient ischemic attacks underwent procedure to place stent in artery but stent punctured arterial wall
  • plaintiff was on large doses of blood thinners and blood pooled around his brain
  • paralysis and trouble saying full sentences

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