DEFENDANT
The defendant in this case is a plan member and a spine surgeon who was sued for issues related to placement of spinal instrumentation for a cervical fracture. The patient had no neurological deficits and the instrumentation was placed according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
PLAINTIFF’S EXPERT
CASE OUTCOME
The medical malpractice case was dismissed several weeks prior to trial. The expert witness resigned from the Congress of Neurological Surgeons after the Congress began investigating claims related to frivolous testimony.
The Medical Licensing Board reviewed this case related to misstatement of credentials / professional affiliations.
The Central Judiciary Committee of the American College of Surgeons ruled that the expert witness testimony violated its bylaws, and he was formally disciplined by that organization. In the midst of a medico-legal challenge? A consultation can provide peace of mind – and even solutions. Use the tool below to schedule yours – it’s fast and easy.
