Jury Clears Cardiologist and Radiologist of Negligence in Diagnosis and Treatment of Actor John Ritter

We previously wrote about the commencement of testimony in the wrongful death lawsuit arising out of the untimely death of actor John Ritter. Last Friday, a jury cleared a cardiologist and a radiologist of negligence in the diagnosis and treatment of actor John Ritter who died of a torn aorta in 2003. The verdict was 9-3. This means there will be no damage judgment against the doctors. Eight other medical personnel and Providence St. Joseph Medical Center previously made settlements with the family totaling $14 million. See further details here and here.

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Tom D'Amore is the founder of D'Amore Law Group and a trial attorney with over 30 years of experience representing injured people and their families across the West Coast, securing more than $325 million in recoveries. He handles cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, construction injuries, medical malpractice, and sexual abuse. Licensed in Oregon, Washington, and California, Tom is the only NBTA board-certified truck accident attorney in Oregon. He is a national Board of Governors member, past Executive Committee member, and past Budget and Audit Chair of the American Association for Justice, as well as past President of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association and an Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice.

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