Item: Leesfield & Partners
Rating: 5
Author: Richard

Jury awards $24.1 million verdict in Central Florida Medical Malpractice Case

This case stemmed from the medical malpractice committed by Obstetrician Michael Geiling who delivered Raven. The delivery lasted days from the moment pitocin induction was started. When the induction was unsuccessful, Dr. Geiling opted to use a vacuum extractor for over 45 minutes.

Then Dr. Geiling ordered the nurses to apply fundal pressure, which meant to push on the stomach of the mother in order to squeeze the baby down the birth canal. That technique is very controversial because it often results in a rupture of the uterus, which is what happened in this case. Rupture of the uterus proved to be catastrophic for Raven. It stopped the blood supply to the baby and deprived Raven of oxygen for a significant period of time, which caused her to be born with severe cerebral palsy.

After a 3-week trial, a Seminole County Jury returned a verdict for the Shoaf family with a $24.1 million award. This is the largest verdict in Seminole County history.

★★★★★

I have known Ira for several decades and without a doubt he represents the best of the profession- a never ending commitment to his clients and a perpetual desire for learning and sharing his expertise with his colleagues. Richard

I found, and still find, that Ira’s firm will evaluate the case fairly and provide the client with a reasonably expectation of the process involved and will avoid giving false hope where there is none. Also Ira’s firm consistently keeps in constant touch with the client as well as referring attorneys so each knows the progress of a case. Finally I can tell you that if I personally were injured, Ira Leesfield is the first person I would call. Michael Browning

I'm impressed and very satisfied with the handling of my injury case at this law firm. I was helped and walked through every step of the way. I'm happy to report a fantastic settlement achieved by this excellent law firm. Thank you Rosa

The people at Leesfield & Partners are extremely professional and compassionate! I would refer your Law Firm to anyone that was in need of an attorney! Thank you my friends. Karen

Our family highly recommends the team at Leesfield & Partners. Every step of the way, Barbie Leon was there to make sure we were updated on the progress of the case as well as answer any questions we had. Barbie was in constant communication with our family. She is thoughtful and caring and worked hard to make sure we understood everything that was happening around us. Linda

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