Year: 2023
Six Keating Jones Hughes Attorneys Selected to The Best Lawyers in America®
KJH is pleased to announce that six of our attorneys have been selected to the 2024 edition of the U.S. News – The Best Lawyers in America directory.
Peter Eidenberg and Kevin Gambee Obtain Defense Verdict In Medical Malpractice Lawsuit
Peter Eidenberg and associate attorney Kevin Gambee obtained a defense verdict in a medical malpractice lawsuit on November 20, 2023 in Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland, Oregon. Plaintiff brought claims alleging our client, an orthopedic surgeon, performed multiple medically unnecessary procedures rather than performing a total knee replacement. Plaintiff sought damages in excess of $1.3 million. After a trial that spanned six days, the jury returned a unanimous verdict in favor of our client, the orthopedic surgeon.
Peter Tuenge and Trent Andreasen Obtain Defense Verdict in Dental Malpractice Lawsuit
Peter Tuenge and associate attorney Trent Andreasen obtained a defense verdict in a dental malpractice lawsuit on November 17, 2023, in Deschutes County Circuit Court in Bend, Oregon. Plaintiffs brought claims for failure to identify, treat, and diagnose oral tongue cancer against three general dentists and two dental clinics. Plaintiffs sought damages in excess of $25 million. After a trial that spanned 3 weeks, the jury returned a verdict for the defendants.
Molly Marcum Presents on OMB Medical Chaperone Rule
Shareholder Molly Marcum presented at the April 2023 Oregon Medical Association (OMA) Practice Roundtable to discuss the Oregon Medical Board Medical Chaperone rule.
KJH Defense Verdict
On March 22, 2023, Peter Eidenberg and associate attorney Trent Andreasen obtained a defense verdict in the Multnomah County Circuit Court in Portland, Oregon. The plaintiff brought a medical negligence lawsuit seeking $3.2 million in damages against an OB-GYN for care provided in Tillamook, Oregon. The plaintiff alleged she suffered permanent bladder injury following a hysterectomy procedure. After 8-day jury trial, the jury returned a verdict for the defense.
Colleen Scott Presents “Tort and Liability for Nurse-Midwives”
Colleen Scott recently presented “Tort and Liability for Nurse-Midwives” to a group of midwifery students as part of their advanced practicum in nurse-midwifery management. Her presentation focused on key issues with medical malpractice litigation from a practice standpoint as well as how best to assist with and prosper during any litigation, should it arise. Colleen enjoys the opportunity to connect with new midwives about to embark on their practice and the students appreciate her unique perspective which both acknowledges particular risks to midwives and recognizes their strengths as healthcare providers.
Unanimous Defense Verdict in Tacoma Medical Malpractice Case
Colleen Scott and Scott O’Donnell obtained a unanimous defense verdict on March 3, 2023, in Pierce County Superior Court in Tacoma, Washington. It was a medical malpractice case involving claims of medication error by a family practice nurse practitioner which resulted in the death of the plaintiff’s decedent, who was 57 years old at the time. Plaintiff brought claims in excess of $4 million in damages. The trial lasted two weeks.
KJH Welcomes New Associate Kevin Gambee
Kevin Gambee is a native of Portland, Oregon and attended the University of Oregon, graduating in 2011 with a B.S. in Economics and Juris Doctorate in 2015. While in law school, Kevin externed for the Honorable Mustafa T. Kasubhai. Prior to joining Keating Jones Hughes, Kevin practiced in workers’ compensation defense, representing various businesses.