Adams v. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital

VERDICT

Trial
11/29/22 – 12/09/22

Summary

In this medical malpractice trial, Jessie Adams checked into the emergency room at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Flower Mound with an epidural hematoma. Before arriving at Texas Health, Jessie sought treatment at a clinic, where she received injections in her back. Jessie and her husband, Richard, claim Texas Health violated procedure and delayed care, resulting in Jessie's paralysis.

Attorneys for Texas Health deny responsibility and argue that Dr. Jon Vu, the doctor who provided the initial injections, delayed Jessie from seeking emergency care and caused her paralysis.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $10 million.

Apportionment of fault:
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital: 69%
Dr. John Vu: 30%
Pain and Spine Physicians: 1%

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$10,021,500
Judge
Martin Hoffman
Jurisdiction
Dallas County Court at Law
Court
192nd Civil District Court
Case Number
DC-20-17490
Industry
Health care
Practice Area
Malpractice
Plaintiff
Adams, Jessie
Defense
Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

NOV
29
NOV
30
DEC
1
AM Session
Plaintiff Witness(es)
3 Chapters
DEC
2
DEC
6
DEC
7
DEC
8
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Verdict
3 Chapters
DEC
9

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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