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As Published In Medical Malpractice Extravasation Of Calcium From An Iv Site On Infant Scarring And Limitation Of Motion Settlement: Xxxxx Williams, indiv. and as p/n/g of Xxxxx Williams v. NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation 15026/84 Date of Settlement 9/22/00 Venue: Bronx Supreme Court Plaintiff Attorney: Eric M. Turkewitz, Manhattan Defendant Attorney: Lisa M. Mediodia, Asst. Corp. Counsel This action settled after jury selection for $400,000. On 2/17/84,
Plaintiff, a 3-day old infant, underwent the IV administration of
calcium into his ankle at Jacobi Hospital. Plaintiff claimed that the
calcium extravasated, resulting in chemical burns and necessitated a
1-month hospitalization. At the time of trial, Plaintiff had scars more
than half way around the ankle, and claimed that he had some
limitation of motion in the ankle. Plaintiff also complained of pain in
the ankle when he engaged in sports, and claimed that the ankle
tightened up, necessitating rest before he could continue. Defendant
contended that although the injury was likely to be permanent, there
had been good recovery and the problem was basically cosmetic,
requiring plastic surgery. No offer originally, $150,000 prior to
jury selection; demand: $650,000.
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