Sommers Schwartz Recognized for Two “Top Verdicts” in 2024 by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Sommers Schwartz is honored to announce that Michigan Lawyers Weekly has recognized two of its recent medical malpractice cases among the “Top Verdicts and Settlements of 2024.” These results reflect the firm’s dedication to securing justice for medical negligence victims.
$4.896 Million Verdict – Wrongful Death of a Cardiac Patient
In December 2024, attorneys Kenneth T. Watkins and John M. Malone III secured a $4,895,961 jury verdict in Estate of Charles Woodson v. William Beaumont Hospital, et al. The case involved a cardiac patient who suffered fatal complications due to surgical negligence at an Oakland County hospital. Tried before Hon. Kwame L. Rowe, the jury found the surgeon and hospital liable for the wrongful death, awarding nearly $4.9 million to the plaintiff’s estate.
$3.75 Million Settlement – Birth Injury Due to Medical Negligence
In April 2024, attorney Richard Groffsky successfully negotiated a $3.75 million settlement on behalf of a newborn who suffered hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) after being deprived of oxygen during labor. The confidential case alleged that the hospital and medical providers failed to provide appropriate care, resulting in significant, lifelong injuries.
These recognitions underscore our commitment to advocating for medical malpractice victims and holding negligent healthcare providers accountable. Our team remains dedicated to fighting for justice and ensuring families receive the compensation they deserve.
