The commanding presence of Steven E. North in achieving optimal results is demonstrated by verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients in excess of $200 Million. Below you can find information on several of Attorney North’s cases including relevant press releases.
$15.7 Million |
Vascular Surgery Malpractice -
Jury Verdict
Woman lost her leg due to failure to properly treat arterial obstruction. Patient claimed timely bypass could have saved leg.
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Highest verdicts of 2004 , 2005, March 21, New York Law Journal Volume 233-NO.53
Jury Awards Amputee $16M, 2004, January 31, New York Post (online)
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$14.8 Million
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Cardiology Malpractice - Jury Verdict
Man who suffered a stroke as a result of improper medical treatment for a heart condition. Wife awarded $5.5 Million (included in the $14.8 figure) for loss of service.
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Malpractice Made Perfect, 2005, June, Men’s Health |
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$9.5 Million
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Automobile Accident - Jury Verdict
Man suffered back injury as a result of multi-car collision.
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$8.1 Million
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Products Liability - Settled on Trial
Garage worker struck in head by exploding hydraulic system.
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$4.2 Million
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Automobile Accident - Jury Verdict
Man suffered spinal injury when struck by an oncoming car.
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$3.5 Million
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Genetic and Pediatric Malpractice - Settled on Trial
Child suffered brain injury as the result of improperly managed metabolic disorder.
Settlement Nets $3.5M for Couple , 2005, January 11, Chau Lam, Newsday, Long Island Edition |
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$3.2 Million
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Pediatric Malpractice - Jury Verdict
Failure to properly treat hip infection in child.
Funding a lifetime of Surgery , 1983, April 2, Dennis Bell & Dennis Hevesi, Newsday Long Island Newspaper |
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$2.5 Million
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Ophthalmologic Malpractice - Settlement
Improperly managed eye condition led to blindness.
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$1.8 Million
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Hospital Negligence - Settled during Trial
Artist suffered brain damage due to improperly administered medications.
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$1.7 Million
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Cardiology Malpractice - Jury Verdict
Man died due to failure to properly diagnose and manage heart condition.
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$1.3 Million
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Medical Malpractice - Settlement
Wrongful death of patient after removal of respiratory tube.
See verdict |
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$1.175 Million
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Medical Malpractice Involving Wrongful Death - Jury Verdict
Abdominal surgery wrongful death. Improper tying off of duct in woman’s gall bladder. Before her death, seven surgeries were performed, in attempt to correct mistake.
Wins 1.1M in wife’s death , 1981, Bernard Rabin, Daily News |
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$950 Thousand
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Gynecological Malpractice - Settlement
Failed to timely diagnose breast cancer.
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$900 Thousand
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Orthopedic Malpractice - Settled during trial
Improperly performed surgery with hardware failure.
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$900 Thousand
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Cosmetic Surgery Malpractice - Verdict
During liposuction of abdomen, surgeon perforated colon in 9 different places.
Plastic Surgery’s Ugly Secret , 1998, August 17, Daily News |
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$850 Thousand
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Urological Malpractice - Settlement
Failure to timely diagnose bladder cancer.
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$750 Thousand
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Medical Malpractice Involving Wrongful Death - Verdict
Wrongful death of cancer patient. Incorrectly inserted catheter resulting in agonizing death.
Cancer horror at MRI Hospital, 2001, August 10, Todd Venezia, NewYork Post
Patient’s Family Plans Suit Over Death After Treatment, 2001, August 10, David W. Chen, The New York Times
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$500 Thousand
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Hospital Negligence - Settlement
Woman suffered injury from improperly placed catheter.
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$412 Thousand
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Medical Malpractice - Verdict
Doctor fails to properly diagnose femoral artery occlusion, leading to below the knee amputation.
See verdict |
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$400 Thousand
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Gynecological Malpractice - Verdict
Doctor failed to diagnose patient with cancer despite multiple telling mammograms and examinations.
See verdict
Woman Wins Malpractice Suit , 1998, April 15, Michael D. Goldhaber, Newsday Long Island Newspaper |
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$360 Thousand
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Podiatric Malpractice - Verdict
Corn removal results in infection and toe amputations-remittitur.
See verdict |
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$300 Thousand
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Premises Liability - Verdict
Patron falls through unsecured door and down a flight of stairs.
See verdict |
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$26 Million
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Obstetrical Malpractice - Jury Verdict
Baby suffered brain damage as a result of improperly managed delivery.
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