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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.)

On December 23, 2008, a CT study revealed bleeding around the stab wound site. Mr. White was taken back to surgery for ligation and cauterization of the bleeding area. There were no complications. Mr. White was extubated on December 23, 2008, without difficulty. On December 23, 2008, Mr. White's Foley catheter was patent with almost colorless urine. His urine output total for December 23, 2008, was approximately 1771 cc. Mr. White's Foley catheter was patent and draining pale urine. His urine output for December 24, 2008, was approximately 1500 cc.

On December 25, 2008, Mr. White was not aware of his surroundings and having hallucinations due to alcohol withdrawal. He was maintained on ETOH withdrawal protocol. Mr. White had an elevated temperature of 102. Pan-cultures including blood, urine, and sputum were obtained in order to determine the source of the temperature elevation. On this same date, the Foley catheter was draining clear amber urine with a total urine output of approximately 1880 cc.

For more information you are welcome to contact Sacramento personal injury lawyer, Moseley Collins.

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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.)

Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Defendant CMC's Motion for Summary Judgment

INTRODUCTION

This is an alleged wrongful death case surrounding the care and treatment rendered by defendant to plaintiff's decedent David White, plaintiff asserts defendant was negligent in the post surgical management of plaintiff's decedent leading to death caused by a urethra infection due to a misplaced Foley catheter. Moving defendant, The CMC, submits it motion for summary judgment supported by defendant's expert, surgeon Dr James Chin, to the Court seeking judgment in its favor and against plaintiff on the grounds that there is no triable issue of material fact in that moving defendant did not breach the standard of care and did not cause or contribute to David White's death.

STATEMENT OF FACTS

On December 22, 2008, decedent David White, age 44 years, was brought by ambulance to County Medical Center with a stab wound to the left lateral neck. He was under the influence of alcohol. Mr. White was evaluated by trauma surgeon Dr. Daniel Black. Mr. White’s vital signs appeared stable with the pressure of 132/82, pulse rate of 110, respiratory rate of 24 with pulse ox of 100%. His blood alcohol level was 0.438, well above the legal limits.

For more information you are welcome to contact Sacramento personal injury lawyer, Moseley Collins.

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