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Jeffrey W. Ryan and Jarad L. Kent obtained a unanimous defense verdict on behalf of a North Texas orthopedic surgeon in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division.  The Plaintiff, a Division I collegiate athlete, alleged that the orthopedic surgeon had caused thermal damage to the cartilage and bone […]

William H. Chamblee and Caleena Svatek obtained a defense jury verdict in Lamar County, Texas in a dog bite lawsuit. Plaintiff contended that Defendants negligently handled his rabid dog and failed to warn Plaintiff of his rabid dog before it bit him as he got the dog out of the kennel. Plaintiff sought to recover […]

Four experienced business law attorneys have joined Chamblee, Ryan, Kershaw & Anderson, PC, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities to support business clients in a broad range of commercial litigation matters. M. Turner Field brings an extensive background in complex commercial litigation, particularly in cases involving the real estate and construction industries. Mr. Field earned his […]

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 […]

William H. Chamblee and Caleena Svatek presented a continuing education seminar to Zurich American Insurance Company on Defending a Claim for Malpractice and Board Actions: Defenses, Damages, and Success. Attorneys: William H. Chamblee; Caleena Svatek

William H. Chamblee and Peyton Inge obtained a defense verdict in a Dallas trucking accident case for a large interstate trucking client.  The case arose when seventy-one year old Plaintiff alleged that she suffered debilitating injuries, including a torn rotator cuff, in a collision with our client’s tractor trailer in December 2011.  Plaintiff variously testified […]