Gilbert v. The Portland Clinic

Summary

In this medical malpractice case, plaintiff seeks to recover damages against a healthcare institution and a gastroenterologist for the death of a patient following a colonoscopy.

Plaintiff claims defendants failed to meet the appropriate standard of care by not performing the procedure in a hospital setting, given the patient's health issues, and that the healthcare providers, including the gastroenterologist did not stop the procedure in time when respiratory complications arose.

The defense claims an anesthesiologist who was not a party at trial was to blame for the fatal complications.

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Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff as to defendant The Portland Clinic.
Verdict for defendant Young Choi, M.D.

Total damages: $24,613,500.

Apportionment of fault:
The Portland Clinic: 40%
Young Choi: 0%
Non-party anesthesiologist: 60%