The New York Law Journal has published coverage of a recent $13 million medical malpractice verdict secured by Judith A. Livingston of Kramer Dillof Livingston & Moore. The case involved the delayed treatment of a 73-year-old patient whose gallbladder infection progressed into a fatal medical crisis.
The Journal highlighted the core issues presented at trial, including the four-day gap between the initial surgical consultation and the eventual operation, as well as the evidence that guided the jury’s findings. The publication also noted the exceptional work of KDLM’s trial team in presenting complex medical testimony with clarity and precision.
For KDLM, this recognition reflects the firm’s longstanding role in shaping medical malpractice litigation in New York. The verdict itself underscored the importance of timely surgical care and the duty of physicians to act when a patient’s condition demands immediate attention. The jury found that both surgeons departed from accepted medical practice and allocated fault accordingly, resulting in a unanimous $13 million award for the family.
Being featured in the New York Law Journal carries weight. It puts a spotlight on decisions that influence patient safety, hospital standards, and the expectations that govern medical treatment. It also affirms the work done inside the courtroom, where the facts, expert testimony, and the law come together.
KDLM will continue to advocate for families affected by medical negligence and to bring attention to cases that reveal how delays in care can change the course of a patient’s life.
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