Iturralde v. Hilo Medical Center USA by Jazper Ramangkoun

Negligence Case

jramangkoun57153 — 2016-01-28 15:01:20 UTC

This case falls under a negligence case.

jramangkoun57153 — 2016-01-28 15:18:06 UTC

The Elements of Negligence

jramangkoun57153 — 2016-01-28 15:18:57 UTC

Dr. Robert Ricketson failed to take proper care of Mr. Iturralde and the surgical equipment during the operation at Hilo Medical Center.

Case Summary

jramangkoun57153 — 2016-02-01 14:49:05 UTC

Arturo Iturralde need a spinal fusion surgery, which involved implanting two rods into the spine to form a bilateral fixation, at the Hilo Medical Center. During the operation, Dr. Robert Ricketson, misplaced the two titanium rods needed for Iturralde's spine. In replacement, he used a stainless screwdriver. The stainless steel screwdriver snapped days later after the surgery, and the 73-year-old Iturralde had to have three more back surgeries as a result. He died two years later. The family was awarded $5.6 million.

Case Info.

jramangkoun57153 — 2016-02-01 15:05:40 UTC

Plaintiff: Arturo Iturralde

Defendant: Dr. Robert Ricketson/Hilo Medical Center

Date: The surgery happened on January 24, 2001

Where: Hilo Medical Center

Damages Award

jramangkoun57153 — 2016-02-01 15:13:05 UTC

Judge Glenn Hara will determine how the payment _ $2.2 million to compensate the family for medical expenses and damages and $3.4 million for punitive damages _ will be split between Ricketson and the hospital.

The family was awarded $5.6 million in total.