Shutterstock.com.Jury Sides With Doctor Who Treated Man's Broken Arm Weeks Before He Died
The man died of sepsis weeks after he was treated by a Venice orthopedist.
September 30, 2019 at 02:33 PM
2 minute read
MEDICAL MALPRACTICE
SARASOTA CIRCUIT COURT
A jury ruled for a doctor who was sued by the estate of a 75-year-old man with a fractured arm who allegedly developed a fatal infection at the fracture site.
John Green was treated by Dr. Tracy Ng at the Orthopaedic Center of Venice in October 2015. Ng opted against surgery because Green had significant health issues, including diabetes. In Ng's estimation, the fracture was closed and required only a brace. Days later, Ng was diagnosed with an open fracture and underwent surgery. He died the next month after developing sepsis.
The defense argued the fracture wound was contaminated but not infected. The widow asked for an award of $4.6 million, but the jury issued a defense verdict, ruling Ng was not negligent.
Case: Estate of Green v. Ng
Case No.: 2017 CA 4212 NC
Plaintiffs attorneys: Eric M. Tinstman, The Tinstman Law Firm, Miami; and George T. Williamson, Farr, Farr, Emerich, Hackett, Carr & Holmes, Punta Gorda
Defense attorneys: Marjorie Chalfant, The Nurse Attorney, University Park; and Matthew S. Mudano and Daniel A. Shapiro, Cole, Scott & Kissane, Tampa
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