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It is worth noting that situations similar to those described in this medical malpractice case could just as easily occur at any of the healthcare facilities in the area, such as Kaiser Permanente, UC Davis Medical Center, Mercy, Methodist, or Sutter.
(Please also note: the names and locations of all parties have been changed to protect the confidentiality of the participants in this wrongful death lawsuit and its proceedings.)
Plaintiff Paul White’s Memorandum of Point & Authorities in Opposition to Defendant the Regents of the University of California’s Motion for Summary Judgment
INTRODUCTION
Plaintiff Paul White sued Defendant, the County Medical Center (CMC), for wrongful death and professional negligence (medical malpractice). Plaintiff alleges that Defendants were negligent in the care and treatment rendered his father, David White, which resulted in his death on January 3, 2009. On December 22, 2008, David White was transported by ambulance from Fairview and Main Streets in Sacramento to National Hospital in Sacramento to be treated for a stab wound to the left side of his neck.
After his admission, David White, the Decedent, remained in the hospital and was treated appropriately for symptoms of alcohol withdrawal.
The Decedent’s death at National Hospital was caused by sepsis due to inflammation and abscess formation in the penile urethra due to a misplaced Foley catheter balloon.
For more information you are welcome to contact Sacramento personal injury lawyer, Moseley Collins.
The misplaced Foley catheter balloon contributed to the sepsis in two (2) ways: First, infected urine which cannot drain, backs up into the kidneys under pressure leading to seeding of bacteria into the blood stream and leads to rapid overwhelming infection. Second, the infection of the urine accompanied by urethral damage. (See Part 2 of 8.)
For more information you are welcome to contact Sacramento personal injury lawyer, Moseley Collins.