Year: 2024
Peter Tuenge, Colleen Scott, and Paralegal Kristin Francis Obtain Defense Verdict in Labor and Delivery Malpractice Lawsuit
Shareholder Peter Tuenge and senior counsel Colleen Scott, with the help of paralegal Kristin Francis, obtained a defense verdict on behalf of a local hospital in a multi-million dollar medical malpractice lawsuit in Multnomah County, Oregon in October 2024. Plaintiff claimed her obstetricians and hospital nurses were negligent in their management of her labor and delivery, and in their postpartum management of the plaintiff’s claimed nerve and bladder injuries caused during the labor and delivery. Plaintiff claimed the negligence resulted in permanent pelvic nerve pain, permanent bladder dysfunction, PTSD, and severe emotional distress. After ten…
Defense Team Secures Victory in $10M Multnomah County Medical Malpractice Case Involving Recalled Medical Device
Peter Eidenberg and Carolyn Pearson, with the help of paralegal Amber Zorra, obtained a defense verdict in a Multnomah County medical malpractice lawsuit seeking over $10 million dollars in damages. Plaintiff claimed that she suffered injuries as a result of the placement of a transvaginal mesh at a local hospital. Plaintiff alleged that the hospital should not have permitted the mesh to be used at the hospital because it was recalled by the product manufacturer prior to the plaintiff’s surgery. The plaintiff also alleged the co-defendant physician did not obtain…
Seven KJH Attorneys Recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America
We want to congratulate our attorneys who have been recognized and named to the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America: Peter Eidenberg, Lindsey Hughes, Molly Marcum, Scott O’Donnell, Hillary Taylor, Jennifer Truzzolino, and Peter Tuenge. Best Lawyers has published their list for over three decades, earning the respect of the profession and the public as the most definitive guide for legal excellence. Lawyers on The Best Lawyers list are designated by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers on the basis of professional expertise and undergo an authentication process.
Molly Marcum Recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2025 Lawyer of the Year
Congratulations to attorney Molly Marcum for being recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2025 Lawyer of the Year for Health Care Law. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year”, making this accolade especially significant. Lawyers are selected based on impressive voting averages during peer review assessments. Receipt of this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same practice areas and communities for their abilities, their professionalism, and their integrity.
Seven Keating Jones Hughes Attorneys Recognized in Super Lawyers®
Keating Jones Hughes is proud to announce that seven of our attorneys were selected for inclusion in the 2024 Oregon Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists by Super Lawyers Magazine. Super Lawyers® selects attorneys across the United States who exhibit excellence in their practice.
Congratulations to Lindsey Hughes-2024 OADC Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
Lindsey Hughes was awarded the 2024 OADC Lifetime Achievement Award at the OACD 2024 Annual Convention in Sunriver this past June. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to a current or honorary OADC member in recognition of their commitment to the profession and OADC over the course of their distinguished career. Congratulations to Lindsey on this well deserved award!
Carolyn Pearson Educates Dental Students on Oregon Tort Law and Medical Malpractice Litigation
Carolyn Pearson recently presented “Introduction to Oregon Tort Law” to a group of dental students as part of their curriculum on dental practice management in May 2024. Her presentation was an introduction to medical malpractice litigation.
Carolyn Pearson Secures Defense Award in Dental Malpractice Arbitration
Carolyn Pearson obtained a defense award in a dental malpractice arbitration in Clark County, Washington in April 2024. Plaintiff claimed a local dentist negligently fitted a set of dentures. After a day and a half of testimony, the arbitrator found in favor of the defendants.
Peter Tuenge, Jennifer Truzzolino, and Paralegal Linda Sandeen Obtain Defense Verdict in Spinal Cord Injury Malpractice Lawsuit
Shareholders Peter Tuenge and Jennifer Truzzolino, with the help of paralegal Linda Sandeen, obtained a defense verdict in a multi-million dollar medical malpractice lawsuit in Benton County, Oregon in April 2024.
Molly Marcum presents on Advocacy before Health Licensing Boards and removing barriers to provider well-being.
Attorney Molly Marcum presented to the Oregon State Bar Health Law Section at their February 2024 CLE series on “Medical Regulatory Authorities and Boards: Protecting the health and well-being of the public . . . and of health providers?” She shared perspectives on advocacy before health licensing boards, understanding the role and scope of licensing boards, and thoughts on reducing barriers to provider well-being.
Peter Tuenge, Colleen Scott and paralegal Linda Sandeen Obtain Defense Verdict in Dental Malpractice Lawsuit
Peter Tuenge, Colleen Scott, and paralegal Linda Sandeen obtained a defense verdict in a dental malpractice lawsuit on February 13, 2024, in Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro, Oregon. Plaintiff claimed our client, a general dentist, was negligent and failed to obtain her informed consent for dental procedures, including placement of veneers. Plaintiff sought damages in excess of $2 million. After a four day trial, the jury returned a verdict for defendants.