Brett Camen v. Glacier Eye Clinic PC, et al.

Summary

In this medical malpractice trial, Brett Camen was seen at Kalispell Medical Center and the Glacier Eye Clinic for his complaints of headaches and blurred vision. Allegedly, after his vision continued to deteriorate, he required a shunt from a neurosurgeon to relieve pressure in his brain, rendering him permanently blind. Camen sues Kalispell and the Glacier Eye Clinic, accusing them of failing to appropriately diagnose his condition and refer him to surgery.

Camen and his attorneys claim that, given Camen's symptoms and worsening condition despite taking medicine, defendants should have recommended him for urgent neurosurgical evaluation. Had defendants followed this recommendation and referred him for a shunt surgery, Camen claims his blindness could have been prevented.

Representatives for the defendants dispute this, asserting that their clients met the standard of care for Camen's symptoms, which included vision loss and head pressure. The condition that Camen had, they argue, was rare, with the recommended shunt insertion being a risky procedure with a low rate of success.

Outcome

Verdict for defendant.

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