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CONFIDENTIAL

Mar. 11, 2000

Personal Injury (Non-Vehicular)
Professional Negligence
Medical Malpractice

Confidential

Arbitration –  $0

Judge

Norman W. Gordon

Court

Case Not Filed


Attorneys

Claimant

Brian L. Dobrin

Michael J. Trotter
(Carroll, Kelly, Trotter & Franzen)


Experts

Claimant

Darwood B. Hance
(medical)

Defendant

Jeffrey M. Shapiro
(medical)

Respondent

Thomas W. Broderick
(medical)

Facts

Claimant, 52 years old, underwent an air contrast barium enema at respondent hospital. After
the procedureÆs completion, claimant complained of excruciating pain. It was determined that
claimant had a ruptured colon that required hemicolectomy and prolonged hospitalization.
.

Settlement Discussions

Claimant demanded $100,000.

Other Information

Arbitration lasted for 2 days.


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