Rave Reviews for Roman & Boock
After the dust of settlement negotiations and courtroom arguments settles, each testimonial is a reminder that Roman & Boock changed a life for the better. We believe each legal success story is best told through the words of our clients. Read on for a selection of client perspectives.
Ronnie Brooks, et al. v. Clayton Industries
On April 3, 2017, a boiler at the Loy-Lange Box Co. in St. Louis, Missouri, exploded. The event took the lives of four individuals and injured three others.
Jamie Boock stepped in to represent the family of one decedent as well as one significantly injured plaintiff. A thorough investigation determined that various defendants caused the tragedy through a series of errors — including inadequate water chemistry treatment and repairs.
Bojorquez v. O’Keefe
During a routine crown replacement in 2012, a dental drill struck Christina Bojorquez’s tongue — resulting in a 1.5-cenimeter laceration. The injury resulted in an irreparable speech impediment.
Jamie Boock represented Bojorquez against Dr. Thomas O’Keefe and his dental practice. The case progressed to court, where Jamie utilized medical experts testimony to argue that the injury caused Bojorquez’ speech impediment.
In 2019, the jury awarded the plaintiff with $2.5 million in damages. To date, this case is the largest dental malpractice verdict in St. Louis county history
Low v. Mercy Hospital-Washington, Missouri
An ER physician failed to order an abdominal ultrasound on a 52 year-old-man presenting with abdominal pain despite a recommendation from a radiologist who found air in his liver on a CT scan. The patient was sent home without the ultrasound and with a diagnosis of “muscle strain.” Three days later, the man was helicoptered to St. Louis for emergency surgery to remove 7 feet of his intestines as a result of mesenteric ischemia.
Rachel Roman represented Lowe against Mercy Hospital-Washington and the ER physician. The case progressed through trial where the jury awarded $14.2 million to the plaintiff. The award was reduced to $12.9 million to account for 10% fault to the plaintiff. This was the largest medical malpractice verdict in Franklin County. The verdict was upheld on appeal.
Birth Injury Settlement in Central Illinois – Minor Child v. Illinois Hospital
A woman presented to an Illinois hospital in labor with her third child. During the labor, the electronic fetal monitor tracings become illegible during placement of an epidural leaving the staff unable to determine if the baby was tolerating labor. The baby was born with profound brain damage.
Rachel Roman alleged that the midwife and nurse managing the labor failed to call a physician until shortly before the delivery. By that time, the baby had suffered hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy in utero. The case settled at mediation a few weeks before trial for $7 million. The funds were placed in a trust to pay for the child’s future needs.
Settlement for Failure to Diagnose Kawasaki Disease – Minor Child v. SIU Medicine
An infant suffered the devastating effects of delayed treatment of Kawasaki disease in Illinois. The baby was brought to a pediatrician who failed to recognize the signs and symptoms of Kawasaki disease. The baby was sent home untreated, and as a result, he suffered giant coronary aneurysms which left him at risk for cardiac conditions requiring lifelong follow-up care. Rachel Roman secured a $4 million settlement for the child wherein his funds were placed in a trust to pay for future needs.
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