A Young Mother of Two, a Delayed Breast Cancer Diagnosis, and a Wrongful Death Settlement
A settlement on behalf of the family of a 39-year-old mother of two whose breast cancer was diagnosed too late after a missed opportunity to investigate.
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Thompson v Handler Trial Decision: Coverage in CP24 and the Brampton Guardian
September 2023 coverage in CP24 and the Brampton Guardian of the Thompson v Handler trial decision finding an ER physician negligent for the death of a 34-year-old mother.
Thompson v Handler: An Emergency Discharge and a Missed Callback
A 12-day Brampton trial led to a finding that an ER physician’s failure to call a patient back after new diagnostic information caused her death.
Beazley v Johnston: A Lyme Disease Claim Dismissed at Summary Judgment
A self-represented plaintiff’s Lyme disease delayed-diagnosis claim was dismissed at summary judgment after his sole expert witness was disqualified.
Martindale v Bahl: An Anal Cancer Claim Where the Standard of Care Was Met
A delayed-diagnosis cancer claim was dismissed at standard of care and causation, with a 40% contributory negligence finding for repeated failures to follow up.
CPSO v Iannantuono: A Boundary Violation Against a Hospital Coworker
A general surgeon was suspended for 18 months after sexual misconduct against an ultrasound technician at his hospital, with a prior discipline history weighing heavily.
CPSO v Karim: An OHIP Fraud and a Five-Month Licence Suspension
A family physician was suspended for five months after using OHIP fraudulently while resident in New York. Discipline for non-clinical conduct under the HPPC.
Paul Cahill Recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada
Paul Cahill has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Canada in the Medical Negligence practice area each year since 2021. A note on peer recognition in legal practice.
Making a Complaint About Hospital Care in Ontario
A practical guide to making a complaint about hospital care in Ontario, including the legislative framework, the disclosure rights you have, and how to get a substantive response.