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Negligent kidney transplant surgery
January/February 2025Doe, 61, underwent transplant surgery for the purpose of donating a kidney to her son. During the procedure, her aorta allegedly was punctured with a staple, resulting in severe blood loss. Doe later died of hemorrhage shock.
The claimant asserted an undisclosed defendant was liable for Doe’s wrongful death.
The parties settled for $2.25 million.
Citation: Doe v. Roe, settled before filing, May 7, 2024.
Claimant counsel: David Suchecki, Boston.
