Hamby v. Glauser, et al.

VERDICT

Trial
08/30/23 – 09/06/23

Summary

In this trial, decedent Joshua Hamby died from a respiratory collapse after a doctor administered several doses of the opioid Dilaudid for pancreatitis.

Hamby's widow and son contend that Dr. Joshua Glauser failed to appropriately question Hamby about whether he suffered from sleep apnea before administering the Dilaudid. Additionally, they argue that Dr. Glauser's failure to monitor telemetry or pulse oximetry resulted in nurses unaware of Hamby's deteriorating condition.

Representatives for defendant Dr. Glauser claim that his actions were reasonable. They present evidence that they believe shows Glauser followed an appropriate regimen of Dilaudid dosing. These doses, they claim, were appropriate considering Hamby's medical history, which included an affirmation from Hamby that he did not suffer from respiratory issues.

Outcome

Verdict for plaintiff.
Total damages: $20,211,025.75.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Verdict
$20,211,026
Judge
Gregory Keyser
Jurisdiction
15th Judicial Circuit of Florida
Court
Palm Beach County Courthouse
Case Number
2021-CA-002579
Industry
Health care
Practice Area
Health Law
Plaintiff
Hamby, Marzena
Defense
Glauser, Joshua
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

AUG
30
AUG
31
SEP
1
SEP
5
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
PM Session
Verdict
3 Chapters
SEP
6

Recording Disclaimer: This proceeding was recorded in full.

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