Court Awards $4.8 Million in Medical Malpractice Case
July 27, 2001
A Pinellas County woman was awarded $4.8 million for a mistake made at Jacksonville's Mayo Clinic. The jury found Dr. Bruce Pearson negligent for performing a biopsy on Lisa Gabrelcik's neck. The mistake caused Ms. Gabrelcik permanent nerve damage, as well as problems speaking and swallowing. A Mayo Clinic spokesperson said that the clinic plans to appeal the decision.
-- Article Courtesy of InjuryBoard.com
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