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Hancock, Daniel & Johnson Secured Four Million-Dollar Defense Verdicts for 2021

$4 Million
Attorneys for Defendant: Rodney S. Dillman and Julie C. Mayer, Virginia Beach

Date: July 2021

Case Summary: Plaintiff alleged defendant physician breached the standard of care by failing to promptly diagnose and treat an ectopic pregnancy, which resulted in her infertility.

Court: Chesapeake Circuit Court

$3 Million
Attorneys for Defendant: Rodney S. Dillman and Julie C. Mayer, Virginia Beach

Date: September 2021

Case Summary: Plaintiff suffered vasovagal syncopal episode following removal of an IUD and suffered permanent brain injury and severe dental trauma.

Court: Virginia Beach Circuit Court

$2.35 Million
Attorneys for Defendant: Rodney S. Dillman and Julie C. Mayer, Virginia Beach

Date: June 2021

Case Summary: Following a podiatric surgical procedure by the defendant, Plaintiff’s toes and foot became gangrenous and Plaintiff underwent a below-the-knee amputation.

Court: Norfolk Circuit Court

$2.2 Million
Attorneys for Defendant: Rodney S. Dillman and Jennifer L. Stevens, Virginia Beach

Date: May 2021

Case Summary: Plaintiff sued ophthalmologic surgeon and his practice alleging failure to identify and treat a postoperative infection following KAMRA INLAY surgery.

Court: Virginia Beach Circuit Court

$Directed Verdict – $600,000
Attorneys for Defendant: Michael E. Olszewski, Fairfax

Date: July 2021

Case Summary: 98-year old woman was admitted to hospital due to suffering multiple strokes, inability to swallow or speak, and had bloody stools. Approximately 1 1/2 weeks later, patient died due to lack of hydration and nutrition, and the administration of unnecessary and/or inappropriate medication.

Court: Arlington Circuit Court