Major compensation of 700,000 euros for medical malpractice

Severe medical negligence and court ruling

The Naples Court has issued a landmark ruling, ordering the Local Health Authority (ASL) to compensate the wife and son of a deceased man with over 700,000 euros due to severe medical negligence. The family, assisted by the legal and medical-legal firm Associati Maior, has finally obtained justice after a long legal journey.

Case details

In 2021, the patient was admitted for abdominal surgery. The operation was immediately found to be erroneous and inadequate for the patient’s condition. The situation worsened during the post-operative period, marked by nosocomial infections that led to the patient’s death.

Confirmation of medical negligence

The court-appointed technical consultancy (CTU) conducted by expert witnesses confirmed the medical-legal thesis presented by the family. The Court recognized the responsibility of the ASL, issuing a ruling of condemnation and ordering compensation of over 700,000 euros.

Reactions and statements

The Associati Maior firm expressed satisfaction with the ruling. “This ruling represents an important victory not only for our client and her son but for all those fighting for justice in cases of medical malpractice,” said lawyers Pierlorenzo Catalano, Michele Francesco Sorrentino, and Filippo Castaldo, along with Dr. Marcello Lorello. “Money can never fill the void left by the loss of a husband and father, but we are pleased to have obtained official recognition of the truth and responsibility.”

Future implications

The Naples Court ruling marks a turning point in the fight against medical malpractice. The Associati Maior firm will continue to be at the forefront in defending the rights of patients and their families, working to ensure that cases like this do not happen again.