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Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Over Gallbladder Surgery Errors Results in $2M Verdict May 26, 2017 Irvin Jackson Add Your CommentsA Pennsylvania woman who suffered a bile duct injury during a botched gallbladder surgery has been awarded $2 million in damages due to the medical mistake.Following a three day trial in Pittsburgh, a jury ordered Dr. Charles N, Lebovitz to compensate Denise Westwood for problems following her gallbladder removal in May 2013, according to a report in The Legal Intelligencer.Westwood was undergoing gallbladder removal when her bile duct was injured, leaking bile into her body and resulting in permanent damage to her biliary system and liver. As a result, she has suffered multiple hernias, had to undergo medical treatment and is likely to need additional corrective surgeries, the lawsuit claimed.Do You Know about…Spinal Cord Stimulator lawsuitsSpinal cord stimulator lawsuits are being investigated for individuals who suffered unnecessary shocks, burns or other problems, often resulting in the need for additional surgery to remove the SCS.Learn MoreSEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATIONDo You Know About…Spinal Cord Stimulator lawsuitsSpinal cord stimulator lawsuits are being investigated for individuals who suffered unnecessary shocks, burns or other problems, often resulting in the need for additional surgery to remove the SCS.Learn MoreSEE IF YOU QUALIFY FOR COMPENSATIONThe resulting injuries cost Westwood her job as a nurse’s aide, after she was declared unable to lift more than 10 pounds. The weight restrictions came following hernia repair surgery in October 2015, which the lawsuit indicated was needed due to the injuries caused during the gallbladder surgery.The medical malpractice lawsuit claimed that Lebovitz failed to follow proper medical procedures, moving too quickly and trying to take shortcuts during the surgery, and refused to take responsibility for the damage. The jury agreed, findingThe jury agreed, determining that Lebovitz was negligent and awarding Westwood $750,000 for past noneconomic damages, as well as $1.25 million for future noneconomic losses. Written by: Irvin JacksonSenior Legal Journalist & Contributing EditorIrvin Jackson is a senior investigative reporter at AboutLawsuits.com with more than 30 years of experience covering mass tort litigation, environmental policy, and consumer safety. He previously served as Associate Editor at Inside the EPA and contributes original reporting on product liability lawsuits, regulatory failures, and nationwide litigation trends. 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