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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.
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.
Keating Jones Hughes Recognized By U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” For 2022
U.S. News Best Lawyers® has awarded Keating, Jones, Hughes, P.C. with one national ranking in Appellate Practice, and four regional rankings in Appellate Practice, Health Care Law, Medical Malpractice Law-Defendants and in Bet-the-Company Litigation. The Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” submission process includes the collection of client evaluations, lawyer evaluations, and peer reviews.
Peter Eidenberg and Bonnie Calhoun Obtain Dismissal of $4.9 Million Medical Malpractice Case
Peter Eidenberg and associate attorney Bonnie Calhoun successfully obtained the dismissal of a $4.9 million medical malpractice case against their clients on the grounds that it was time-barred by the statue of limitations.
Molly Marcum Named 2023 Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” in Health Care Law in Portland, Oregon
Congratulations to Molly Marcum for being recognized by Best Lawyers® as the 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” for Health Care Law.
Six Keating Jones Hughes Attorneys Recognized in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers In America®
We would like to congratulate six of our attorneys that have been recognized and named to the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
Peter Tuenge and Carolyn Pearson Obtain Directed Verdict in Multnomah County in a $3.5 million Dental Malpractice Trial
Shareholder Peter Tuenge, and associate attorney Carolyn Pearson, obtained a directed verdict on behalf of their client, a local dentist, on July 19, 2022. The plaintiff sought $3.5 million in damages, alleging that the defendant caused her to suffer significant jaw problems after he performed surgery on her upper jaw.
Steve Jones and Peter Eidenberg Obtain a Defense Verdict in a $10 Million Medical Malpractice Trial
After two weeks of evidence, a Jackson County jury delivered a unanimous defense verdict for Steve Jones and Peter Eidenberg’s client, an orthopedic spine surgeon.
Hillary Taylor Argues at the Ninth Circuit, Wins Appeal
KJH Shareholder Hillary Taylor recently successfully argued to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals as it returned to in-person oral argument.
Hillary Taylor Appointed Vice-Chair of DRI’s Appellate Advocacy Committee’s 2022 Seminar Planning Committee
KJH Shareholder Hillary Taylor has been appointed Vice-Chair of the planning committee for DRI’s annual 2022 appellate advocacy seminar. The seminar will be a gathering of appellate lawyers from around the country for a few days of education and networking in San Diego, California. Details to come.
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.
Peter Tuenge Co-authors Article Published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology
Peter Tuenge recently co-authored an article with a radiologist at the University of Washington that was recently published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. Read “Anatomy of a Lawsuit” here: https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1eqWM5VZMrC-Xm
KJH Welcomes Two New Associates-Anna Claypool and Bonnie Calhoun
Anna Claypool joins the firm after gaining a wealth of experience representing Oregon businesses and individuals in areas including professional liability defense, personal injury, and product liability for several years. She is eager to use her skills and knowledge in new ways, and we are excited Anna agreed to become the newest member of the KJH team. After practicing in Alaska for a few years, Bonnie Calhoun moved ot Oregon where she had the opportunity to clerk for two Multnomah County Circuit Court judges, the Honorable Katharine von Ter Stegge and the Honorable Stephen Bushong, Presiding Judge. Now she’s ready to bring some of that valuable courtroom experience to KJH and our clients.
Peter Tuenge And Dan Murphy Obtain Defense Verdict In Clackamas County Following 17 Month Shutdown Due To COVID-19
Following a 17 month shutdown due to COVID-19, civil jury trials officially returned to Clackamas County when jurors awarded a unanimous defense verdict for shareholder Peter Tuenge, and associate attorney Dan Murphy, and their client, a local dentist, on September 2. The plaintiff sought significant damages claiming that the defendant had mismanaged his dental infection, which caused him to be hospitalized and undergo surgery. The defense team put on a case in chief built on the sound testimony of experts and a multimedia presentation designed to “show” jurors the critical facts at issue. It took less than 60 minutes for the jury to return a unanimous defense verdict.
Six KJH Attorneys Selected As 2022 Best Lawyers
We would like to congratulate six KJH attorneys that have been recognized by Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer review publication in the legal profession, in their 2022 edition. The publication awards the recognition after an exhaustive peer review survey. Lindsey H. Hughes Steven P. Jones Molly K. Marcum Scott G. O’Donnell Jennifer L. Truzzolino Peter O. Tuenge In addition, a special congratulations to Lindsey H. Hughes for not only being nominated for 2022 Best Lawyers, but also being recognized by Best Lawyers as the 2022 Lawyer of the Year for Bet-the-Company Litigation. Only a single lawyer in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as Lawyer of the Year. For more information, visit bestlawyers.com. Congratulations to our 2022 Best Lawyers!
Hillary A. Taylor Publishes New Article About Appellate Advocacy In DRI’s The Voice
Hillary A. Taylor, an appellate and trial lawyer published a new article this week, “Mental Preparation: Before, During, and After the Pandemic.” Mental Preparation: Before, During, and After the Pandemic The Voice | July 23, 2021 | Volume 20, Issue 9 By Hillary A. Taylor In the early days of lockdown, I published an article suggesting that lawyers could learn from elite athletes when it comes to mental preparation. (Improving Oral Advocacy Through Mental Preparation, The Voice, Vol 19, Issue 14, April 8, 2020). I wrote at my kitchen table, before pandemic reality was entrenched. No amount of preparation could have spared us the experience of the COVID-19 pandemic. The toll of the pandemic teaches that mental awareness and toughness are as important for everyday life as for extraordinary circumstances. Whether you are preparing to argue a trial […]