Month: October 2015

Caleena Svatek obtained a unanimous jury verdict in Bowie County, Texas in a veterinary malpractice suit. Plaintiff contended Defendant was negligent in performing a spay procedure on her pet, ultimately leading to the pet’s death. Plaintiff sought to recover the value of the animal. Defendant showed  informed consent, notice of the risks, and that the […]

The firm’s David Walsh is featured in the October issue of the national medical journal The Rheumatologist, suggesting that physicians use caution when providing medical advice on so-called “crowdsourcing” online forums. He notes that issues with licensure, telemedicine restrictions and other liabilities could result. To read the entire article go to http://www.the-rheumatologist.org/article/crowdsourcing-the-modern-consult-equivalent. Attorney: David M. […]

In the third part of an ongoing series examining the steps involved in defending a lawsuit, posted on the D Magazine Healthcare Daily blog, the firm’s Kimberly Bocell outlines the various motions that can be made by either side in litigation that can affect the outcome of a case. To read the entire article, click […]

William H. Chamblee and Christopher Wood obtained a unanimous defense verdict on behalf of a podiatrist in the United States District Court in Texarkana, Texas.  The plaintiff alleged that the podiatrist had not obtained informed consent and failed to properly monitor her in the post-operative phase of her treatment.  She claimed that she did not […]

The rise in the use of corporate wellness programs is also raising privacy concerns among some employees, as their personal health data may be shared with companies that may or may not be bound by HIPAA. The firm’s Caleena Svatek was interviewed by the online news site Healthcare Dive on the privacy concerns and litigation […]