Medical negligence case involving a young child who was admitted to hospital with lethargy and bloody diarrhea. Diagnostic tests shortly after admission to hospital revealed the presence of E-coli:0157 but inadequate steps were taken to monitor the child, who went on to develop hyperkalemia resulting in severe heart arrhythmias and permanent brain injury. Kevin represented the plaintiff. Case settled for $6.825 Million ($10,281,000 in 2023 dollars).
A. v. D. (Confidential Settlement)
Recent Cases
Marketology Media Inc. v. DGA North American Inc., 2023 ONSC 4417
Commercial litigation case where the defendant made non-arm’s length transfers with the intent to be creditor-proof. Ryan represented the successful plaintiff at trial.
L v. S et al (Confidential Settlement)
Medical negligence/wrongful death case involving an elderly patient who was admitted to hospital under a “Form 1” for suicidal behaviour. The patient was inadequately monitored and committed suicide on the hospital premises. Kevin acted for the spouse and daughter of the deceased. The case settled for $300,000 ($373,000 in 2023 dollars).
D. v. ? (Confidential Settlement)
Medical negligence/wrongful death case involving a patient whose use of Demerol was not properly monitored by family physician resulting in a fatal overdose. Kevin acted for the spouse and daughters of the deceased. Case settled for $450,000 ($657,000 in 2023 dollars)
Past results are not necessarily indicative of future results and that the amount recovered and other litigation outcomes will vary according to the facts in individual cases.
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