A woman underwent cosmetic surgery at a doctor’s office and contracted a streptococcal infection allegedly due to lack of sterility during the surgery. She repeatedly called the doctor’s office over the weekend complaining of diarrhea, nausea, and weakness. The doctor instructed his patient to take pain medication and to come to his office in the morning. The patient complied. The doctor kept her in the office for over ten hours and administered fluids and anacin to his patient. She went into shock and was taken to the hospital by the doctor in his private car. She died late in the night of streptococcal pneumonia.
Outcome:
Pre-suit mediation was unsuccessful. However, the day after the lawsuit was filed, the case settled for a confidential amount.
