Velaga v. Resurgens, et al.

Summary

In this medical malpractice trial, a child underwent surgery to fix a broken arm. While wrapping a splint for the arm, Dr. Yvonne Satterwhite at Resurgens Orthopaedics allegedly combined ACE and Coban wrap, which representatives for the plaintiff argue was inappropriate and cut off circulation to the boy's hand. Additionally, they claim that Dr. Satterwhite deleted references to Coban in medical notes before the records became final.

Representatives for defendants assert that Dr. Satterwhite fully met the standard of care in her wrapping of the boy's arm. They claim that the boy's injuries were due to a fluid buildup in his arm that was unrelated to the splint and explain the altered records as simple edits in transcription before finalizing her notes.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $9 million.