A man was admitted to hospital for an aortic aneurysm. He underwent surgery which went well but 8 days later there were complications when an attempt was made to replace his intubation tube. He was denied oxygen for 12 minutes while doctors tried to re-intubate. The man was left profoundly brain injured. The case was settled for $9 million before trial.
About: $9 million settlement for man who suffered a brain injury at hospital
Date: September 2004
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