Thursday, September 12, 2013

$140,919 Verdict: Woman says malignancy went undetected

Radiologist asserts study interpreted correctly, but jury finds him negligent

On Aug. 7, 2009, plaintiff had a bilateral screening mammogram. In his formal report, defendant, a diagnostic radiologist, noted that the mammogram study had been unchanged from her July 27, 2007, and July 31, 2008, studies.

Plaintiff argued that the study did show an abnormality in her right breast in the 10 o’clock position, and in May 2010, she found a lump. A right diagnostic mammogram and ultrasound revealed a malignant mass.

Type of action: Medical malpractice

Type of injuries: Breast cancer

Court/Case no./Date: Oakland County Circuit Court; 2012-124737-NH; July 16, 2013

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