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Note: Pursuant to the Firm's contract, had the below cases been unsuccessful, the Firm would have incurred the cost of the expenses without reimbursement from the client and received zero(0) dollars in attorneys' fees.

Gross Settlement Injury Description
1. $8,750,000.00 ** Death Large trucking company responsible for deaths of 67 yr. old from Mexico and 19 yr. old from Mexico.

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $3,500,000 and $289,683.18 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


2. $1,000,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Failure to properly perform gallbladder removal surgery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $400,000.00 and $49,473.82 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


3. $3,000,000.00 ** Birth Injury Pregnancy complicated by Oligohydramnois, abnormal BFP, loss of fetal movement

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,200,000.00 and $10,065.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


4. $1,010,000.00 ** Death Failure to diagnose compartment syndrome in emergency room

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $404,000.00 and $109,891.59 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


5. $3,500,000.00 ** Death Death of 67 year old woman during gall bladder surgery due to surgeon and gastroenterologist's failure to diagnose pre-operative condition

** ** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,400,000.00 and $25,364.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


6. $3,000,000.00 ** Brain Damage Brain damage of infant due to uterine rupture and failure to timely do C-section in VBAC attempt

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,200,000.00 and $197,501.87 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


7. $1,000,000.00 ** Brain Damage Improper IV medication of neonate

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $400,000.00 and $9,508.59 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


8. $1,599,997.00 ** Death Improper extubation of child following surgery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $532,799.00 and $116,189.60 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


9. $1,125,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Improper removal of the Swan-Ganz catheter and introducer sheath; failure to timely diagnose and treat air embolism

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $450,000.00 and $4,563.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


10. $2,550,000.00 ** Brain Damage Obstetrical negligence; failure to do a timely C-section

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,020,000.00 and $55,795.55 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


11. $3,000,000.00 ** Paraplegia Paraplegia due to infected epidural catheter for pain management; nursing and physician negligence

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,200,000.00 and $100,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


12. $1,600,000.00 ** Brain Damage Failure to diagnose twins; negligent labor and delivery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $640,000.00 and $14,356.25 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


13. $4,225,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Iatrogenic premature by elective Caesarean section; improper hospital credentialing

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,690,000.00 and $235,201.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


14. $2,195,000.00 ** Brain Damage Traumatic vacuum extractor injury in birth delivery; brain damaged infant; hospital, nurse and doctor negligence

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $878,000.00 and $120,328.46 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


15. $1,625,000.00 ** Brain Damage Failure to do timely C-section in face of fetal distress

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $650,000.00 and $89,094.36 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


16. $5,500,000.00 ** Brain Damage Failure to diagnose and treat breech presentation

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $2,200,000.00 and $353,551.09 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


17. $1,525,000.00 ** Brain Damage Obstetrical negligence; improper biophysical profile; delayed delivery; brain damage

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $610,000.00 and $50,275.43 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


18. $3,056,100.00 ** Wrongful Birth Federal tort claims act wrongful birth case; child born with cytomegalovirus (CMV) due to failure by health care providers to properly report to the mother the results of her pregnancy tests

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $764,025.00 and $92,483.57 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


19. $3,000,000.00 ** Cerebral Palsy Failure to accurately interpret fetal heart tracings resulting in delayed delivery; hospital negligence

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,200,000.00 and $480,307.25 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


20. $1,947,275.00 ** Medical Malpractice Emergency room and nursing negligence; failure to timely treat heart attack; damage to heart requiring heart transplant

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $778,910.00 and $29,007.39 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


21. $1,000,000.00 ** Death Death from failure to diagnose ischemic cardiac disease

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $400,000.00 and $128,661.96 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


22. $1,400,000.00 ** Brain Damage Drug product liability case involving improper dosage labeling on pitocin used in 1971 resulting in brain damage at birth. Victim 27 years old at time of settlement

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $560,000.00 and $118,037.98 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


23. $1,250,000.00 ** Death Improper use of medication on infant

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $500,000.00 and $112,038.38 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


24. $1,550,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Failure to properly monitor prescription of and administration of long-term Macrodantin therapy

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $620,000.00 and $9,563,24 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


25. $5,180,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Failure to properly diagnose and treat hyperbilirubinemia

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $2,072,000.00 and $1,065,809.15 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


26. $1,500,000.00 ** Brain Damage Obstetrical and nursing negligence; failure to properly interpret prenatal testing; failure to properly monitor labor

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $499,500.00 and $155,056.24 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


27. $1,200,000.00 ** Cerebral Palsy Failure to diagnose fetal distress

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $452,400.00 and $153,052.78 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


28. $3,000,000.00 ** Brain Damage Brain injured infant due to obstetrical and labor and delivery nurse negligence

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,200,000.00 and $115,594.85 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


29. $1,465,000.00 ** Death Pregnancy-induced hypertension

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $586,000.00 and $67,025.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


30. $3,000,000.00 ** Quadraplegia Improperly monitored experimental surgery on 5 year old achondroplastic dwarf

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,019,400.00 and $330,396.44 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


31. $1,165,000.00 ** Brain Damage Obstetrical negligence

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $466,000.00 and $361,031.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


32. $4,250,000.00 ** Brain Damage Negligent labor and delivery; impaired physician

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,700,000.00 and $1,866,006.68 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


33. $1,890,000.00 ** Brain Damage Failure to timely diagnose and treat herpes meningitis in an infant

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $718,200.00 and $168,908.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


34. $1,000,000.00 ** Death Failure to diagnose heart attack

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $500,000.00 and $6,364.29 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


35. $1,000,000.00 ** Chiropractic Malpractice Chiropractic malpractice; stroke from manipulation of neck

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $400,000.00 and $21,093.46 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


36. $1,300,000.00 ** Brain Damage Brain injured infant due to obstetrical and labor and delivery nurse negligence

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $520,000.00 and $74,776.60 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


37. $1,000,000.00 ** Death Pharmaceutical malpractice

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $500,000.00 and $12,630.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


38. $3,700,000.00 ** Permanent Disability Permanent, disabling injuries to feet of 15 year old girl due to medical incompetence of podiatrist

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,480,000.00 and $74,194.22 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


39. $1,225,000.00 ** Death Injection of improper medication

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $407,925.00 and $408,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


40. $1,450,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Improper colon surgery; inadequate post-operative care

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $652,500.00 and $79,446.66 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


41. $2,757,240.00 ** Medical Malpractice Misdiagnosed a spinal tumor; improper hospital credentialing

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,378,620.00 and $14,365.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


42. $1,500,000.00 ** Metastasis Failure to diagnose breast cancer

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $600,000.00 and $85,392.03 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


43. $2,500,000.00 ** Death Failure to diagnose heart attack

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $950,000.00 and $247,994.85 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


44. $1,100,000.00 ** Death Perforated colon

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $440,000.00 and $34,325.45 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


45. $1,000,000.00 ** Bile Duct Injury Failure to properly perform gall bladder removal surgery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $400,000.00 and $66,390.32 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


46. $1,025,000.00 ** Death Death of infant from failure to timely do C-section on mother who tried VBAC

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $512,500.00 and $30,883.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


47. $1,000,000.00 ** Cerebral Palsy Failure to diagnose fetal distress

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $350,000.00 and $123,352.05 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


48. $1,425,000.00 ** Cerebral Palsy Failure to diagnose fetal distress

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $570,000.00 and $155,856.22 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


49. $2,250,000.00 ** Cardiac Arrest Failure to diagnose and treat hypoglycemia in a neonate

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,125,000.00 and $16,025.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


50. $1,325,000.00 ** Brain Damage Negligent labor and delivery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $530,000.00 and $56,437.72 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


51. $1,700,000.00 ** Death Death due to failure to timely diagnose heart attack at primary care clinic; settlement after summary jury trial

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $680,000.00 and $98,762.66 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


52. $3,500,000.00 ** Cerebral Palsy Failure to diagnose fetal distress

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,165,500.00 and $51,543.37 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


53. $2,029,371.00 ** Death Failure to properly monitor fluid intake/output following elective tonsillectomy

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,014,685.50 and $263,463.66 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


54. $5,154,000.00 ** Death Failure to diagnose pulmonary embolism in 30 year old woman

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,443,120.00 and $191,922.33 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


55. $1,500,000.00 ** Brain Damage Pediatric cardiology and nursing malpractice; perforation on cardiac biopsy

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $600,000.00 and $66,241.20 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


56. $1,040,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Failure to properly diagnose and treat hyperbilirubinemia

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $405,600.00 and $123,668.35 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


57. $1,200,000.00 ** Death Emergency room and primary care doctor; failure to diagnose heart attack

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $600,000.00 and $84,260.68 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


58. $6,750,000.00 ** Brain Damage Failure to diagnose fetal distress

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $2,700,000.00 and $22,133.79 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


59. $1,700,000.00 ** Insurance Denial Failure of insurance company to cover damages following a football helmet injury

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $566,100.00 and $11,789.95 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


60. $1,000,000.00 ** Death Nursing home negligence; failure to timely diagnose infection leading to septic shock and death of 74 year old woman

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $500,000.00 and $96,537.76 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


61. $1,500,000.00 ** Brachial Plexus Brachial plexus injury from obstetrical negligence

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $600,000.00 and $327,866.21 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


62. $3,400,000.00 ** Death Pregnancy induced hypertension

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,360,000.00 and $15,643.24 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


63. $1,200,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Failure to diagnose cervical cancer by ob/gyn and nurse practitioner

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $600,000.00 and $20,209.35 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


64. $1,000,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Failure to diagnose compartment syndrome in emergency room

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $400,000.00 and $99,140.45 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


65. $1,550,000.00 ** Death Emergency room and surgical negligence in failing to timely diagnose and treat a tension hemothorax

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $620,000.00 and $160,864.36 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


66. $1,275,000.00 ** Death Death of 76 year old diabetic patient due to nursing, surgical and anesthesia malpractice

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $637,500.00 and $99,981.41 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


67. $1,000,000.00 ** Death Failure to diagnose cardiac symptoms

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $400,000.00 and $85,062.27 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


68. $1,000,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Retained surgical towel following bowel resection operation

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $400,000.00 and $70,765.32 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


69. $1,025,000.00 ** Death Failure to diagnose cardiac condition of 14 year old athlete

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $512,500.00 and $46,227.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


70. $1,650,000.00 ** Paraplegia Failure to diagnose spinal abscess; chiropractic malpractice

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $825,000.00 and $101,687.89 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


71. $1,025,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Failure to diagnose breast cancer

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $410,000.00 and $166,179.81 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


72. $2,498,446.00 ** Death Death of 71 year old woman from peritonitis due to perforation of duodenum during laproscopic gallbladder removal

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,249,223.00 and $163,095.14 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


73. $3,900,000.00 ** Paraplegia Paraplegia due to cauda equina syndrome following spinal surgery; orthopedics and nursing malpractice

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,950,000.00 and $131,909.71 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


74. $34,650,000.00 ** Death Negligent administration of sedative to child

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $11,538,450.00 and $19,934.04 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


75. $1,025,000.00 ** Brain Damage Obstetrical nursing negligence

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $410,000.00 and $150,903.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


76. $1,800,000.00 ** Death Death of a 9 year old child due to anesthesia negligence and antiquated and non-maintained anesthesia equipment in ear, nose and throat doctor's office

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $900,000.00 and $79,857.60 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


77. $1,750,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Failure to timely treat heart attack resulting in severe damage to heart

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $875,000.00 and $57,183.75 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


78. $1,265,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Wrong level back surgery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $632,500.00 and $190,862.85 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


79. $1,650,000.00 ** Death Obstetrical negligence shoulder dystocia failure to C-section; baby died 5 days after delivery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $825,000.00 and $141,762.75 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


80. $1,500,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Perforated bowel

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $750,000.00 and $199,681.77 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


81. $2,400,000.00 ** Death Failure to diagnose and treat pneumonia in 31 year old woman

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $960,000.00 and $81,700.04 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


82. $1,000,000.00 ** Brain Damage Improper labor and delivery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $500,000.00 and $67,432.19 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


83. $1,350,000.00 ** Death Death due to anesthesia and critical care mismanagement during knee surgery following auto accident

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $540,000.00 and $76,225.50 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


84. $1,000,000.00 ** Brain Damage Pediatric anesthesia mismanagement

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $333,000.00 and $54,840.31 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


85. $2,075,000.00 ** Brain Damage Negligent labor and delivery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,037,500.00 and $150,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


86. $2,650,000.00 ** Brain Damage Neonatal nursing negligence

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,060,000.00 and $48,320.96 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


87. $1,320,000.00 ** Death Death following forceps delivery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $660,000.00 and $28,386.58 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


88. $1,475,000.00 ** Death Negligent treatment of gunshot wound; hospital dumping

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $590,000.00 and $140,746.08 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


89. $4,700,000.00 ** Death Crossed anesthesia lines in outpatient surgery on child

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,880,000.00 and $120,050.89 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


90. $1,000,000.00 ** Spinal Infection Spinal Infection

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $500,000.00 and $13,510.87 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


91. $1,000,000.00 ** Brain Damage Failure to properly transfuse

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $500,000.00 and $25,298.70 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


92. $1,200,000.00 ** Mutilation / Loss of leg Loss of leg below knee due to failure to timely diagnose cancer in infant

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $600,000.00 and $268,063.19 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


93. $1,550,000.00 ** Brain Damage / Visual Impairment Radiologic and neurologic failure; failure to timely diagnose non-malignant brain tumor

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $775,000.00 and $67,320.79 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


94. $1,460,000.00 ** Death Death due to hypoxia during gallbladder surgery; surgeon, anesthesiologist, and hospital negligence

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $584,000.00 and $43,889.86 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


95. $9,944,406.00 ** Medical Malpractice Perforation of esophagus by nasal gastric tube

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $4,972,203.00 and $572,203.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


96. $1,389,000.00 ** Paraplegia Failure to diagnose cauda equina

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $694,500.00 and $152,782.43 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


97. $1,000,000.00 ** Death Failure to diagnose pulmonary embolism

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $500,000.00 and $106,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


98. $2,000,000.00 ** Extensive Heart Damage Failure to do EKG in ER; extensive heart damage

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,000,000.00 and $36,519.72 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


99. $1,675,840.00 ** Death Death of middle-aged man; caused by adverse interaction b/t drugs Seldane and Nizoril

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $754,128.00 and $125,196.69 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


100. $1,570,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Negligent small bowel surgery; impaired physician

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $785,000.00 and $34,342.94 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


101. $1,457,500.00 ** Medical Malpractice Failure to do a timely Caesarean section; uninsured hospital

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $583,000.00 and $79,060.93 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


102. $1,400,000.00 ** Osteomyelitis Failure to timely diagnose and treat infection after back surgery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $700,000.00 and $188,525.92 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


103. $1,000,000.00 ** Death Obstetrical negligence breech 2nd twin; failure to do C-section causing paralysis from neck down; death at age 7 months

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $500,000.00 and $71,511.96 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


104. $1,150,000.00 ** Brachial Plexus Brachial plexus injury from obstetrical negligence

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $460,000.00 and $40,596.62 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


105. $1,100,000.00 ** Brain Damage Anesthesia mismanagement during cosmetic plastic surgery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $440,000.00 and $53,438.09 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


106. $2,400,000.00 ** Mutilation / Lost of left eye Improper craniofacial surgery to correct Crouzon's syndrome; mutilation and loss of left eye

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,200,000.00 and $104,317.18 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


107. $4,535,000.00 ** Paraplegia Improper radiation of spinal cord

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $2,267,500.00 and $485,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


108. $7,500,000.00 ** Brain Damage Failure to diagnose placental abruption

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $3,000,000.00 and $195,917.67 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


109. $1,304,082.00 ** Death  

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $652,041.00 and $195,917.67 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


110. $1,000,000.00 ** Death Negligent prescription of Macrodantin resulting in liver failure

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $400,000.00 and $23,082.46 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


111. $1,150,000.00 ** Death Failure to diagnose and treat gastrointestinal bleeding; bled to death in hospital

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $575,000.00 and $84,130.89 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


112. $1,983,000.00 ** EMS Defective nutritional supplement

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $983,568.00 and $182,460.68 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


113. $1,000,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Improper stomach surgery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $500,000.00 and $35,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


114. $1,350,000.00 ** Death Death of 64 year old woman from failure to timely diagnose colon cancer

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $675,000.00 and $44,046.53 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


115. $2,400,000.00 ** Quadraplegia Orthopedic and pain management negligence involving improper insertion of cervical spinal cord stimulator

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,200,000.00 and $605,350.09 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


116. $2,500,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Failure to adequately warn of evidence of human fetal risk caused by the drug Inderal for administration to a pregnant mother

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,000,000.00 and $133,839.32 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


117. $1,950,000.00 ** Cerebral Palsy Failure to diagnose fetal distress

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $780,000.00 and $70,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


118. $2,000,000.00 ** Bile Duct Injury Failure to properly perform gall blader removal surgery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,000,000.00 and $135,232.62 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


119. $1,850,000.00 ** Infertility Retained gauze following reversal tubal ligation surgery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $740,000.00 and $82,456.61 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


120. $1,050,000.00 ** Cauda Equine Syndrome Emergency room and orthopedic negligence

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $420,000.00 and $119,221.53 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


121. $11,250,000.00 ** Brain Damage Brain damage to woman after gallbladder surgery due to anesthesiologist's and recovery room nurses' negligence

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $4,500,000.00 and $160,891.24 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


122. $1,000,000.00 ** Brain Damage Brain damage to infant from failure to timely do C-section on mother who tried vaginal birth after C-section (VBAC) with prior child

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $400,000.00 and $19,623.85 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


123. $3,750,000.00 ** Brain Damage Failure to properly monitor newborn; arrested in well-baby nursery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,500,000.00 and $147,993.76 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


124. $1,200,000.00 ** Death Negligently performed cardioversion

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $600,000.00 and $37,153.67 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


125. $2,150,000.00 ** Stroke Coumadin overdose

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $860,000.00 and $32,225.13 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


126. $2,000,000.00 ** Nursing Home Negligence Nursing home negligence; elderly patient improperly fed

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $800,000.00 and $33,304.95 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


127. $1,200,000.00 ** Death Improper use of experimental medication resulting in liver failure

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $600,000.00 and $46,851.30 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


128. $1,200,000.00 ** Death Neglect in nursing home

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $540,000.00 and $23,505.13 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


129. $2,375,000.00 ** Cerebral Palsy Failure to diagnose fetal distress

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $950,000.00 and $316,174.37 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


130. $1,000,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Back surgery performed at wrong level in 76 year old woman

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $500,000.00 and $44,625.90 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


131. $1,400,000.00 ** Brain Damage Negligent induction of labor; improper delivery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $700,000.00 and $29,855.16 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


132. $12,171,542.00 ** Brain Damage Failure to diagnose fetal distress

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $4,868,616.80 and $93,952.82 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


133. $1,000,000.00 ** Mutilation / Lost of part of scrotum Loss of part of scrotum from diagnosis of infection in diabetic; HMO liability

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $500,000.00 and $172,213.50 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


134. $1,500,000.00 ** Brain Damage Brain damage after surgical injury to caratoid artery during biopsy for cancer

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $600,000.00 and $122,020.45 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


135. $4,150,000.00 ** Wrongful Birth Improper prenatal testing; failure to diagnose Hunter's Syndrome

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $2,075,000.00 and $115,332.07 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


136. $31,179,263.00 ** Quadraplegia Failure to diagnose and treat fractured neck

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $15,589,631.50 and $791,310.23 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


137. $6,050,000.00 ** Brain Damage Failure to properly interpret pre-delivery ultrasound; failure to detect fetal distress resulting in delayed delivery; doctor and hospital negligence

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $2,420,000.00 and $383,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


138. $1,000,000.00 ** Brain Damage Obstetrical negligence; overdose of epidural medication; failure to monitor blood pressure

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $400,000.00 and $36,250.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


139. $1,025,000.00 ** Cauda Equine Syndrome Failure to diagnose cauda equina

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $512,500.00 and $424,194.86 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


140. $4,386,000.00 ** Death Failure to diagnose myocardial infarction

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,754,400.00 and $338,576.15 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


141. $5,800,000.00 ** Death A truck driver for the largest milk hauler in the United States fell asleep at the wheel of his tractor-trailer causing the deaths of two women.

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $2,320,000.00 and $85,600.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


142. $4,000,000.00 ** Brain Damage / Death A suburban ran a red light and collided at high speed with a vehicle. As a result of the collision, victim one was killed and victim two suffered serious injuries, including a brain injury, multiple orthopedic injuries, and complete kidney failure.

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,600,000.00 and $55,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


143. $4,250,000.00 ** Brain Damage Passenger in truck was ejected from the vehicle and suffered a catastrophic brain injury.

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,700,000.00 and $102,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


144. $9,000,000.00 ** Brain Damage Child released from emergency room by hospital returns 24 hours later, limp and listless. His blood sugar was so profoundly low by that point, that he suffered significant brain injury.

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $3,600,000.00 and $350,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


145. $1,060,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice Improper gallbladder surgery

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $530,000.00 and $10,080.74 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


146. $4,800,000.00 ** Medical Malpractice 46-year-old mother of two received a pap smear telling her she was safe from cervical cancer. A year later, she was diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer.

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,920,000.00 and $61,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


147. $1,900,000.00 ** Brain Damage Failure to diagnose and treat meningitis

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $950,000.00 and $66,068.24 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


148. $1,000,000.00 ** Death New born baby girl dies due to misreading of sonogram and echocardiogram

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $400,000.00 and $49,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


149. $1,100,000.00 ** Death 23 year old woman bled to death after surgeon tore a hole in one of the major vessels in her chest. Films showed the bleeding, but the surgeon failed to correct the problem.

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $440,000.00 and $77,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


150. $6,000,000.00 ** Paraplegia Construction company failed to take adequate safety steps while preparing to dig a trench in an alley. As a result of this conduct, a worker fell into an undiscovered basement rendering him a paraplegic

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $2,400,000.00 and $120,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


151. $1,000,000.00 ** Death Contractor failed to provide basic fall protection to our 26 year old client and his co-workers. As a result, our client fell three stories, leading to injuries that took his life.

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $400,000.00 and $24,800.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


152. $8,500,000.00 ** Mutilation An employee of a manufacturing plant severely injured when air compressor exploded like a cast iron bomb - sending cast iron shrapnel through cinder block walls shredding the left side of his body

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $3,400,000.00 and $258,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


153. $1,000,000.00 ** Death Tractor trailer accident

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $400,000.00 and $55,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


154. $1,000,000.00 ** Injury to a child Commercial vehicle wreck

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $400,000.00 and $37,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


155. $1,300,000.00 ** Leg / Arm Fracture Vehicle accident

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $432,900.00 and $7,500.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


156. $3,200,000.00 ** Brain Injury Defective products - roof crush

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,280,000.00 and $120,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


157. $1,300,000.00 ** Death Defective products - seat back failure

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $520,000.00 and $80,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


158. $2,800,000.00 ** Fertility Medical Negligence - inappropriate administration of radiation

** A contingent (%) fee charged on the successful recovery resulted in a fee of $1,120,000.00 and $75,000.00 in litigation expenses which were reimbursed by the client out of the gross settlement amount.


Note: Pursuant to the Firm's contract, had the case been unsuccessful, the Firm would have incurred the cost of the expenses without reimbursement from the client and received zero(0) dollars in attorneys' fees.

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