Case Number:
2010-3
Plaintiff:
Jean Ford
Defendant:
Dr. Vijayan Charles
Count:
Medical Malpractice
Summary of Allegations:
Alleged medical malpractice involving the alleged failure to properly perform a cholecystectomy where the defendant health care provider allegedly confused the claimant’s common bile duct for the cystic duct and cut it, releasing bile into the claimant’s abdominal cavity. As a result, the claimant allegedly developed septic shock and peritonitis and was forced to undergo additional surgical procedures.