Articles Posted in the Medical Malpractice Category
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Celebrity Lawsuit Roundup: February 19, 2013
It’s easy to envy celebrities’ glamorous, comfortable lives. However, not all celebrities enjoy the easy life. Top-dollar lawsuits and serious legal problems haunt many of America’s favorite stars. Here’s the roundup of last week’s celebrity lawsuit news.
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LeAnn Rimes Files Dental Malpractice Lawsuit
Country superstar LeAnn Rimes is not happy with her dentist. On Valentine’s Day 2013, Rimes filed a malpractice lawsuit against Los Angeles dentist Dr. Duane C. McKay. The suit alleges that McKay misdiagnosed her dental problem and botched the dental work, derailing the singer’s career in the process.
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Celebrity Lawsuit Roundup: January 21, 2013
Many individuals believe that celebrities enjoy the best that life has to offer. They live in opulent homes and are often insulated from the problems that regular people face. However, even those who lead luxurious lives have their fair share of legal problems from time to time. Here’s the roundup of this week’s celebrity lawsuit news.
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Hulk Hogan Files Medical Malpractice Suit Against Laser Spine Institute
Former WWF wrestling star and reality TV personality Hulk Hogan is suing the Laser Spine Institute (LSI) for performing unnecessary and career-damaging surgeries on his back. Hogan, whose real name is Terry Bollea, filed the suit in Florida’s Pinellas-Pasco Circuit Court. He is seeking more than $50 million in damages from LSI, alleging that the surgeries were unnecessary and caused him to miss out on substantial money-making opportunities in the wrestling arena.
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Top 10 Scariest Celeb Malpractice Cases
Despite all their fortune and fame, even celebrities aren’t immune from becoming victims of medical malpractice. In fact, given their notoriety, their stories are often scarier than most! Here are the ten most shocking celebrity malpractice cases.
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Did Kanye West’s Mother Die Because of Medical Malpractice?
Kanye West’s mother, Donda West, died a few days after an elective plastic surgery in 2007. Initially, the plastic surgeon that operated on Donda West seemed headed for a medical malpractice lawsuit.
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Michael Jackson Medical Malpractice/Wrongful Death Case
According to a CBS news report, the Los Angeles County coroner ruled Michael Jackson’s death a homicide, caused by Propofol intoxication. While a separate criminal case brought against Dr. Conrad Murray is ongoing for involuntary manslaughter, Michael Jackson’s father had his lawyer re-file a wrongful death lawsuit against the doctor with Los Angeles Superior Court in January 2011.
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Tiger Woods’ Medical Records Improperly Accessed
The damage from Tiger Woods’ infamous car crash in 2009 spread even further than anyone could imagine. David Rothenburg, a former nurse at the hospital that night, was later fired for improperly gaining access to…
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Medical Malpractice or Drug Addiction?
Medical Malpractice or Drug Addiction? There’s a Fine Line Between the Two and it’s Called Hollywood Blvd We’ve seen it time and time again in Hollywood. When fame, money and power hit all too suddenly,…
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Former Dolphin Wins Miami Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Last month a jury awarded $11.5 million dollars in a Miami medical malpractice case to former Dolphins player OJ McDuffie after a two and a half week trial. McDuffie who was a wide receiver for…
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