Connecticut State Jury Finds Deviation In Standard Of Care, Awards $ 5.8 Million Against Hospital That Allegedly Failed To Monitor Patient Following Heart Surgery
On March 18, 2013, Marjorie Ashmore filed a medical malpractice action against Hartford Hospital in the Connecticut Superior Court for the Judicial District of Waterbury. Ashmore, who brought the action as the administratrix of the estate of her deceased husband, William Ashmore, maintained that he died on Nov. 1, 2011 as a result of negligence by hospital employees. Specifically, through an amended complaint filed on Jan. 24, 2017, Ashmore alleged that William arrived at Hartford Hospital on Oct. 26, 2011 for mitral valve replacement along with a single vessel coronary artery bypass graft. Two days later, William experienced a rapid abnormal heart rhythm, and he was given 5 mg of Lopressor. The hospital staff allegedly failed to monitor him after the medication was given, and his heart rate became dangerously slow. William suffered cardiorespiratory arrest that day, and he died on Nov. 1, 2011. Ashmore asserted claims for negligence and loss of consortium.
The matter proceeded to a jury trial held by Judge Andrew W. Roraback. On Jan. 25, 2017, the jury reached a verdict in plaintiff's favor. According to a press release from plaintiff's counsel, the jury awarded plaintiff $ 5.8 million in damages.
Plaintiff was represented by Eric P. Smith of Faxon Law Group. Defendant was represented by Isabella Squicciarini and David Hardy of Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey, LLP.
Lexis Advance subscribers may view the complete summary, including expert witness information, here: Marjorie Ashmore, Admin. of The Estate of William Ashmore, et al. v. Hartford Hospital, et al; 2016 Jury Verdicts LEXIS 3742.
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