Verdict in favor of Radiologist for alleged failure to diagnose bowel perforation

John Langhenry successfully defended a radiologist who performed a barium enema and lower G.I. for allegedly failing to diagnose a bowel perforation.  Plaintiff underwent emergency laparotomy surgery to repair the perforation and flush the barium with subsequent colostomy.  The defense argued that the plaintiff’s presentation and complaints to the radiologist did not warrant further investigation…

Verdict in favor of Psychiatrist for admitting teen to psychiatric facility for over 3 months allegedly against his will

John Langhenry successfully defended a psychiatrist who admitted a 17-year-old patient to a psychiatric facility for 114 days with a diagnosis of behavior disorder.  Plaintiff alleged that the psychiatrist did not fully inform the patient or his parents of his rights.  Defendant denied the allegations and maintained that the admission was appropriate.

Gastroenterologist not guilty when patient suffers perforation after colonoscopy

John Langhenry and Melissa Gordon successfully defended a gastroenterologist who perforated a patient’s colon during a colonoscopy for allegedly failing to timely diagnose the perforation.  The Plaintiff claimed that she called the defendant twenty-four hours after she underwent a colonoscopy with polyp removal and advised the defendant that she had severe abdominal pain.  The physician…

Summary Judgment for National Retailer and Commercial Property Owner Upheld by Illinois Appeals Court

LGLJ attorneys John Langhenry, Andrew Stuart and Sean Rohan obtained a victory on behalf of their clients in a personal injury case filed by an elderly plaintiff against a national retailer and local property owner. Plaintiff alleged that she fell and broke both knees as a result of ice and snow outside the store and…

Plaintiff’s Appeal of Summary Judgment For Grocery Store on Mixed Products Liability and Premises Liability Action Dismissed Pursuant to Technical Defect

John Langhenry and Chris Dunsing successfully obtained summary judgment for their grocery store client on a questionable premises liability action and products liability action based on an assumption of risk argument.  When the plaintiff appealed the ruling to the Second District Appellate Court of Illinois, John and Chris quickly identified a technical defect in the…

Neurologist and practice were found not guilty after patient suffered a stroke 12 days after being diagnosed with BPPV by the neurologist

John Langhenry and Melissa Gordon successfully defendant a medical practice group for a neurologist’s alleged failure to diagnose transient ischemic attacks (TIA’s) and/or perform a stroke work-up and/or start anticoagulation to prevent the stroke suffered by the plaintiff 12 days after being seen by the neurologist.   The plaintiff argued that his bouts of dizziness were…