Professional Negligence Law Reporter

Doe, 60, underwent surgery to remove an abdominal liposarcoma mass. During the procedure, which was performed at a medical center, Doe’s left external iliac vein could not be resected from the mass, resulting in a portion of the vein being removed with the mass. Doe then developed venous congestion in his left leg, resulting in two instances of compartment syndrome, first in his lower leg and then in his thigh.

Hours later, Doe underwent fasciotomy surgeries; however, he suffered irreparable tissue damage, which necessitated the complete amputation of his left leg up to his hip. Doe had been an insurance adjuster but was unable to return to work.

He sued the medical center, alleging negligent performance of the surgery and failure to timely diagnose compartment syndrome.

The parties settled for $5 million.

Citation: Doe v. Roe Med. Ctr., Confidential Dkt. No. (Ill. Cir. Ct. Cook Cty. Oct. 2020).

Plaintiff counsel: AAJ members Donald Shapiro and Matthew R. Basinger, both of Chicago.