Category Archives: General
In May 2023, Tom Dukes obtained summary judgment for a Seminole County OB/GYN.
In May 2023, Tom Dukes obtained summary judgment for a Seminole County OB/GYN. The court agreed with the defense that the plaintiff had not developed proper evidence to support her claims arising from a hysterectomy and posterior repair procedure, and disposed of the case in favor of the physician before trial.
Ralph Martinez, Wilbert Vancol and Dhillon Ramkhelawan got a defense verdict for a Palm Beach County physician in a 13-day medical malpractice trial, which ended on November 7, 2022.
Ralph Martinez, Wilbert Vancol and Dhillon Ramkhelawan got a defense verdict for a Palm Beach County physician in a 13-day medical malpractice trial, which ended on November 7, 2022. The patient, who had four prior surgeries to her ankle, developed a full-thickness wound after the fifth surgery, which was performed by our client. The… Read More »
David Zika and Tom Dukes got a defense verdict on Friday, November 4, 2022 for a Brevard County orthopedic upper extremity specialist.
David Zika and Tom Dukes got a defense verdict on Friday, November 4, 2022 for a Brevard County orthopedic upper extremity specialist. The case involved an alleged failure to remove a bone anchor after failed rotator cuff surgery. The claim was that the failure to remove a loose anchor from the rotator cuff caused… Read More »
Zack Trapp and Tom Dukes got a defense verdict for a Lake County physician in an eight-day medical malpractice trial which ended on September 15, 2022.
Zack Trapp and Tom Dukes got a defense verdict for a Lake County physician in an eight-day medical malpractice trial which ended on September 15, 2022. The Defendant was a hospitalist. The patient, who had advanced lung disease, had an arrest event. Among the issues was the cause of the arrest event and whether… Read More »
Zack Trapp and Tom Dukes got a defense verdict for a Lake County physician in an eight-day medical malpractice trial
Zack Trapp and Tom Dukes got a defense verdict for a Lake County physician in an eight-day medical malpractice trial which ended on September 15, 2022. The Defendant was a hospitalist. The patient, who had advanced lung disease, had an arrest event. Among the issues was the cause of the arrest event and whether… Read More »
Tom Dukes and Zack Trapp obtained a Summary Judgment for a cardiologist in Orange County on September 6, 2022.
Tom Dukes and Zack Trapp obtained a Summary Judgment for a cardiologist in Orange County on September 6, 2022. This was a complex medical malpractice action involving multiple parties that arose from a surgical procedure and postoperative anticoagulation therapy. Tom Dukes and Zack Trapp argued that there was no genuine issue of material fact… Read More »
Zack Trapp and Tom Dukes got a defense verdict in a six-day trial which ended on Monday, August 29, 2022.
Zack Trapp and Tom Dukes got a defense verdict in a six-day trial which ended on Monday, August 29, 2022. Their client was an OB/GYN. The claim was for an unconsented to hysterectomy with alleged subsequent medical problems. The case involved experts in obstetrics and gynecology and urology.
Zack Trapp and Tom Dukes got a defense verdict in a six-day trial
Zack Trapp and Tom Dukes got a defense verdict in a six-day trial which ended on Monday, August 29, 2022. Their client was an OB/GYN. The claim was for an unconsented to hysterectomy with alleged subsequent medical problems. The case involved experts in obstetrics and gynecology and urology.
Ralph Martinez and Wilbert Vancol obtained a Defense Verdict on behalf of their client, a rural family practice clinic, in a four-day trial in Alachua County on August 11, 2022.
Ralph Martinez and Wilbert Vancol obtained a Defense Verdict on behalf of their client, a rural family practice clinic, in a four-day trial in Alachua County on August 11, 2022. The case involved a cerumen removal procedure. The jury found there was no negligence by our client. The case involved experts in otolaryngology and… Read More »
Ralph Martinez was awarded the 2022 FLABOTA Trial Lawyer of the Year
In May, 2022, Ralph Martinez was awarded the 2022 FLABOTA Trial Lawyer of the Year. This award is given to a member who has shown excellence in advocacy, high ethics, a distinguished career, and is committed to service to ABOTA. This award alternates between plaintiff and defense attorneys and in addition to the above,… Read More »