Seeking a "considerable sum" in damages in a malpractice trial against an Aberdeen podiatrist

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Bath man seeks damages in podiatry malpractice suit

McCahren said Stapp failed to meet the proper standard of care in treating Downing's foot. Stapp opted for an unnecessary, invasive and expensive surgery instead of first exploring more conservative treatment methods such as orthotics or injections, McCahren said. Stapp did not look at X-rays before performing the surgery, then cut a tendon during the procedure, McCharen said.

After the first surgery, Stapp "duped" Downing into a second surgery, McCahren said.

However, Reed Rasmussen, Stapp's attorney, told jurors the podiatrist's treatment was proper and that another podiatrist will testify to that fact during the trial. It's not true, Rasmussen said, that Stapp did not look at Downing's X-rays or consider other options. And Stapp's surgery recommendation was the second such opinion given to Downing.
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davidh · Nov 20, 2013

That one looks like a non-story, but I noticed a banner headline on the same page leading to this page - wow!

They're really going for it, aren't they?
:eek:

rosherville · Nov 20, 2013

And it's going to get a lot worse. Now that expert witness immunity has gone it probably won't be long before the lawyers turn on us as a source of compensation; when their case fails !

rosherville · Nov 20, 2013

ps. Should be noted that this case is in Aberdeen, South Dakota. USA.

davidh · Nov 20, 2013

rosherville said: ↑

And it's going to get a lot worse. Now that expert witness immunity has gone it probably won't be long before the lawyers turn on us as a source of compensation; when their case fails !
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I know John - it's an uncertain path to tread.........

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