Edwin L. Keating, III wins defense verdict in Perrone v. X, D.D.S .
Associate Edwin Keating won a defense verdict in Perrone v. X, D.D.S. The case involved a claim of dental malpractice against a general dentist. Specifically, the allegations of negligence were that the general dentist failed to properly perform an extraction of a wisdom tooth resulting in the Plaintiff's jaw being fractured.
After hearing testimony of the witnesses and reviewing the evidence in the case, the jury concluded that despite the fact that the Plaintiff's jaw had been fractured during the extraction procedure, the dentist had not deviated from the standards of care and returned a defense verdict.
Edwin L. Keating, III wins defense judgment in Graham v. Capital Health Management Services, LLC.
Associate Edwin Keating won a defense judgment in this case in which the Plaintiff brought a claim alleging negligence and breach of contract for allegedly failing to provide dental treatment. At trial, the Judge found in favor of the Defendant
Emily Hammann Wins Defense Judgment in the de novo appeal of Smith v. L., DDS
Associate Emily Jordan Hammann again obtained a defense judgment in the de novo appeal of Smith v. L., DDS in the Circuit Court for Prince Georges County. The case involved the crowning of six of the Plaintiff's front teeth for both medical and cosmetic reasons. The Plaintiff appealed the case and alleged dental malpractice claiming the crowns did not fit properly. Additionally, Plaintiff attempted to enter into evidence an undated, unsigned expert report from a subsequent treating dentist. The Circuit Court held that Plaintiff's expert report containing opinions regarding Defendant's treatment of Plaintiff was not admissible without a signature or date because the Court could not determine its authenticity, and because the Defendant was unable to cross examine the report. Finding that the Plaintiff failed to prove there was a breach in the standard of care, the Circuit Court affirmed the judgment for the Defendant.
Rachel Stewart Obtains Defense Verdict in a Rear End Auto Accident Case in Cecil CountyAssociate Rachel Stewart obtained a defense verdict in Carhart v. Coleman in the Circuit Court for Cecil County . The Plaintiffs, a mother and three children (ages 10, 4, and 1) sued the defendant for injuries they allegedly sustained following a rear end auto accident. It was undisputed that Defendant's speed at the time of the impact was 5 mph. The Defendant admitted liability but disputed the Plaintiffs' injuries and their $13,000 chiropractic bill. The jury deliberated approximately five minutes and awarded no damages.
Jonathan Cusson Obtains Defense Judgment in Higgs v. X., DDS.
Associate Jonathan A. Cusson obtained judgment in favor of Defendant in the case of Higgs v. Dr. X. This case involved allegations of dental malpractice. The Plaintiff claimed that his tooth had to be extracted after Dr. X performed root canal surgery. At the close of Plaintiff's case, the Court held that Plaintiff had not established a deviation from accepted standards of care.
Jonathan Cusson Obtains Judgment in Levene v. Y., DDS.
Associate Jonathan A. Cusson obtained judgment in favor of Defendant in the case of Levene v. Dr. Y. This case involved allegations of medical negligence. The Plaintiff claimed that Dr. Y negligently diagnosed his back condition after performing EMG nerve conduction study. At the close of the evidence, the Court held that Dr. Y did not beach the standard of care.
Emily Hammann Wins Defense Judgment in Urso v. Board of Education
Associate Emily Jordan Hammann obtained a defense judgment in the case of Urso v. Board of Education. The case involved an injury sustained by the Plaintiff when he fell while walking down a short ramp exiting a school building. The Court found that the Plaintiff failed to establish that the School was negligent in its construction of the ramp, that there was any unmarked dangerous condition, and that because the Plaintiff used the same ramp when entering the building, he assumed any risk in using the ramp.
Emily Hammann Wins Defense Judgment in Smith v. L., DDS
Associate Emily Jordan Hammann obtained a defense judgment in the matter of Smith v. L., DDS. The case involved the crowning of six of the Plaintiff's front teeth for both medical and cosmetic reasons. The Plaintiff alleged dental malpractice claiming the crowns did not fit properly. The Court held that Defendant's expert established there was no breach in the standard of care and that the Plaintiff's unreasonable expectations and perceived bad outcome did not amount to negligence/ medical malpractice.
Emily Hammann Wins Defense Judgment in Weidner v. Home Depot, U.S.A.
Associate Emily Jordan Hammann obtained a defense judgment in the matter of Weidner v. Home Depot, U.S.A. The case involved a claim by Plaintiff that a Home Depot sub-contractor negligently installed a shower in Plaintiff's home that leaked, rendering the shower unusable. Plaintiff alleged that the work was covered by a life-time warranty and that despite Home Depot's attempts to fix the shower, it still leaked causing damage to her home. The Court ruled that Home Depot's expert sufficiently established that the leak was the result of another prior contractor's work thus the life-time warranty did not apply and that Home Depot's good will in attempting to fix the problem did not amount to admission of liability.
