Estate of Theresa Schimizzi by Personal Representative John Schimizzi v. Anonymous ENT

Claim:

The plaintiff alleged that defendant otorhinolaryngologist failed to make appropriate treatment recommendations when he saw the patient following her presentation to him status post partial glossectomy for a Stage I tongue cancer, resulting in recurrence of her cancer and death. The medical review panel had rendered a unanimous opinion against Anonymous ENT.

Outcome:

After a 7 day trial, the jury rendered a unanimous verdict in favor of defendant.