Medical Malpractice Cases
Death of a 59 year old executive alleging overmedicating and failure to monitor resulted in aspiration on his own vomitus. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 2006)
Alleged renal failure in 29 year old male due to failure to test, monitor and treat hight blood pressure. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 2006)
Allegations that severe brain injury in newborn was caused by physician abandoning mother to deliver another child and nurses failed to properly monitor fetus’s condition and did not follow hospital protocols in obtaining another physician. (Pennsylvania, May 2006)
Death of 40 year old female in front of husband and two young children alleging failure of hospital emergency department to detect and treat systemic bacteria illness (necrotizing faciitis) the prior evening. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 2006)
Delay in treatment of compartment syndrome resulting in “drop foot”. (Pennsylvania, May 2006)
The delay in responding to a non-reassuring fetal strip delayed “VBAC” Vaginal Birth After Cesarean, allegedly resulting in cerebral palsy. Defendant agreed to settle with plaintiff and arbitrate apportionment of liability. (Pennsylvania, May 2006)
Death of a young mother of three children for alleged failure to monitor and react to critically low blood glucose levels. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 2006)
Claim settled with plaintiff for permanent injury to premature baby resulting in an apportionment of liability arbitration. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 2006)
Claim by middle aged woman against dentist for neglecting to biopsy an ulcer resulting in delay in diagnosing cancer and surgical removal of one-third of tongue. (Eastern Pennsylvania, February 2006)
Action for 38 year old woman who suffered hear attack alleging experimental treatment for ADRS and ngligence of nurses caused death. (Pennsylvania, February 2006)
Claim for 59 year old man, against surgeon for permanent disabilities alleging negligence in a femoral revision of the left hip. (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 2006)
Claim for delay and improper sterile speculum and failure to double set-up cesarean section separation alleging permanent cognitive disability during birth. (Pennsylvania, January 2006)
Claim for wrongful death for retired nurse against physician and hospital for improper reading of EKG, resulting in failure to timely treat her. (Western Pennsylvania, January 2006)
Claim against surgeon and staff for negligence during abdominal surgery. (Pennsylvania, January 2006)
Death of 91 year old woman for failure to stop Prednisone after 10 days, death, pain and suffering in nursing home. (Pennsylvania, 2006)
Claim pending in Federal Court deferred to High/Low Arbitration by agreement of parties involving claim of permanent nerve damage arising from the drawing of blood. (Pennsylvania, 2006)
Claim by a young woman athlete that failure to monitor and respond to infection following knee surgery caused long term knee complications. (Pennsylvania, 2006)
Death of child due to alleged anesthesiology negligence during an elective spine surgery. (Pennsylvania, 2006)
Alleged cognitive impairment of child due to delay in performing a cesarean section. (Pennsylvania, 2006)
Claim against hospital for extubation of child who survived for ten years with severe brain and other injuries. (Pennsylvania, 2006)
Claim for death of newborn child for failure to perform a caesarean section despite non-reassuring fetal monitoring strips. (Pennsylvania, 2006)
Claim against doctor for delay in diagnosis and treatment resulting in permanent disabilities. (Pennsylvania, 2006)
Claim against health care provider for accidental amputation of the tip of the left ring finger of a female infant. Health care provider representatives investigated incident and implemented changes in procedures to reduce the risk of future similar incidents. Representatives of the health care provider personally apologized to the parents at the mediation session. The child attended the mediation. (Pennsylvania, 2006)
Death of an elderly woman who had fallen from her bed and was not attended to promptly. Chief Executive Officers and Vice Presidents participated in the mediation to except responsibility on behalf of the institution. As part of the settlement, independent reviews by professional consultants would be performed. (Pennsylvania, 2006)
Death of fetus while in the final days of gestation, claiming the health care providers failed to properly monitor and treat during the final phase of pregnancy. The settlement included support for a non-profit foundation, which was established by the parents to provide assistance for funeral expenses of indigent parents unable to afford an appropriate funeral for deceased newborns. (Pennsylvania, 2006)
Claim for wrongful death for failure to examine 50 year old woman with symptoms indicative of heart attack. (Pennsylvania, December 2005)
Claim for death of 53 year old man due to failed reintubation in response to a cuff leak. (Pennsylvania, December 2005)
Claim against healthcare providers for a delayed diagnosis of a benign pituitary tumor, resulting in various injuries including monocular vision loss and growth retardation. (Pennsylvania, December 2005)
Claim for permanent hypoxic injury to child alleging failure to timely respond to monitor alarms. (Eastern Pennsylvania, December 2005)
Death claim for man in his early 40's for failure to timely diagnose and treat Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. (Pennsylvania, November 2005)
Child death caused by administration of improper solution contained high sodium during surgery.Claim for death of 60 year old who needed a liver transplant but when one became available the operation had to be postponed due to an alleged negligent delay in obtaining lab results. (Pennsylvania, November 2005)
59 year old female claiming permanent paraplegia injuries caused by failure of nursing staff and physician to properly monitor and treat her post-surgery. (Eastern Pennsylvania, 2005)
Failure to perform regularly scheduled post-operative neurological checks of 59 year old female resulting in paraplegic condition. (Eastern Pennsylvania, 2005)
Claim for permanent disability for failure to diagnose and treat cardiac tamponade.(Pennsylvania, 2005)
Claim that unnecessary back surgery was performed negligently resulting in permanent injury of incontinence and a right foot drop.(Pennsylvania, 2005)
Wrongful death claim for 62 year old male who entered hospital due to bone fractures and died eight months after discharge alleging obtained infection due to nursing error. (Pennsylvania, 2005)
Mediation conducted after a full trial which resulted in a hung jury of a claim for birth trauma alleging delay in c-section and lack of informed consent. (Pennsylvania, 2005)
Allegation involving gastic bypass surgery. Parties agreed to go to bench trial with hi-low agreement on issues of neglegence and causation. (Pennsylvania, 2005)
Claim alleging medical negligence against doctor for improper positioning of screws during back surgery of spinal fusion with instumentation. (Central Pennsylvania, 2005)
Claim for death of sixty-five year old female alleging improper intubation. (Eastern Pennsylvainia, 2005)
Verdict obtained in favor of young female for serious illness resulting from surgery mediated while case was on appeal to Superior Court after post-trial motions had been denied. (Eastern Pennsylvania, 2005)
Claim by spouse and minor children for wrongful death of 35 year old female who presented at two separate Hospital Emergency Rooms and was discharged with undiagnosed heart condition. (Eastern Pennsylania, 2005)
Claim for failure to diagnose putiatary gland tumor resulting in partial loss of vision and other disabilities. (Pennsylvania, 2005)
Claim against midwives and hospital nurses for failure to timely perform a C-section alleging causation of cerebral palsy of newborn. (Eastern Pennsylvania, 2005)
Claim by a sixty-five year old woman for amputation of leg above knee following kneee replacement surgery. (Eastern Pennsylvania, 2005)
Claim against neuro-surgeon that he damaged nerves during operation for removal of cancerous tumor. (Pennsylvania, 2005)
Claim involving death of middle aged man during brain surgery. (Eastern Pennsylvania, 2005)
Death claim for failure to provide sufficient oxygen for young man. (Pennsylvania, 2005)
Case involving death of a six month old child alleging failure to diagnose and treat a bowel perforation. (Central Pennsylvania, 2005)
Allegation that a baby died as a result fo the physician failing to diagnose "Big Baby" and failing to perform a cesarian section in a timely manner. (Eastern Peensylvania, 2005)
Claim against surgeon for improper placement of a PICC line in a teenage boy during an appendectomy, causing a slight stroke. (Western Pennsylvania, 2005)
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Medical Malpractice Mediation Participants
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Medical Malpractice Testimonials
"In the midst of a dispute Bob has that rare and uncanny ability to reason with the parties and to persuade them to reach an accord. I have used his services in at least four mediations and on each occasion I came away satisfied with the result. He has an amazing gift."
-Peter Curry, Esquire
Thomas Thomas & Hafer, LLP
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
November 2005
*****
"We had a complex case with multiple defendants that Bob Creo helped settle- although not the easy way, through no fault of his own. We were not able to resolve the case at the mediation session and began trial. Bob did not give up and remained involved. At the end of the fourth week of trial, with several weeks to go, the matter was settled with Bob's participation. This enabled me to concentrate on the litigation while he continued to keep the settlement negotiations alive."
-Barton A Haines, Esquire
May 2005
*****
"Bob's patience and insight are invaluable. Real progress is made in even the most complex and delicate matters."
-Linda Porr Sweeney
May 2005
*****
"Mr. Creo has consistently demonstrated an ability to cut through to the essence of the issues of a case and to focus on matters which would be of most significance to a jury, should the case proceed to trial. His unique perception in this regard at mediation results in eventual abandonment of the usual "posturing" by opposing counsel, paving the way for meaningful dialog between the parties and encouraging the willingness of the parties to more openly and honestly communicate with the adverse party during the mediation process. Mr. Creo has the unique ability to be well-received and trusted by both parties, even in highly emotionally-charged situations where the stakes for both sides are high."
-Grant H. Fleming, Esquire
May 2005
***** "Although my case did not settle on the day of mediation, Mr. Creo's perseverance in the days following, continuing to shuttle between the parties and coming up with creative ways to keep the process moving, resulted in a satisfactory resolution of the case acceptable to all. I would definitely agree to use the services of Mr. Creo in the future."
-Wayne Spivey, Esquire
May 2005 ***** "Bob Creo brings to bear a thoughtful and respectful demeanor, as well as a keen understanding of medical malpractice law and insurance issues, both of which are necessary ingredients to a successful mediation. At the end of the day, the mediation process under the auspices of Bob Creo is time well spent."
-John Conti, Esquire
Dickie McCamey & Chilcote, PC
April of 2005 ***** "This was my first mediation and I was somewhat skeptical about the potential for success. I tend just to be more direct and either they'll accept the money we have or not. Anyway, I guess I cannot argue with the outcome, which seemed acceptable to all involved."
-Mary Grady Walsh
April 2005
*****
"Thank you for your help in bringing about a resolution of this case. The mediation process, particularly having all parties, including defendant doctors present, I feel was instrumental in helping you to interact with all concerned and bring to the group a thoughtful plan to resolve the case."
-R.B. Philadelphia, PA
April of 2005 ***** "Bob takes cases personally and he does his very best to try to get them resolved amicably."
-Defense Attorney
April of 2005 ***** "Bob is a very effective listener. He was able to determine what both sides wanted and was able to effectuate that."
-Terry J. Yandrich, Esquire
April of 2005
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A claim against a hospital and physicians involving the death of a young mother following childbirth was mediated successfully in August of 2004. Here is what counsel involved in the case had to say about Robert Creo and mediation: *Timothy McMahon, Esquire of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin Harrisburg, Pennsylvania said that he, "...welcomes the opportunity to work with you (Mr. Creo) again in mediation. It was truly a pleasure to have mediated this matter under your non-partisan direction." *****
In July, Mr. Creo mediated a a difficult claim in Philadelphia that resulted in a settlement. Slade McLaughlin, Esquire of the The Beasley Firm in Philadelphia wrote to Mr. Creo, saying the following:
"I was extremely impressed with your tenacity, your knowledge of the intricacies of the Pennsylvania medical malpractice system, and your willingness to try innovative approaches to problems that are normally resolved only through the often onerous process of trial."
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