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Jury Rejects $Million Malpractice Claim | Charlottesville News
A jury rejected George Fowlkes’ multimillion-dollar malpractice claim against Augusta Health, ruling that the surgeon met the standard of care despite his alleged failure to remove his entire appendix during a 2024 procedure. Fowlkes, who suffered complications including a perforated bowel and hospitalization, argued the error led to severe health issues — even prompting consideration of a colostomy bag — but the defense countered that some outcomes were foreseeable. The verdict also clarified no claims were made against Dr. Esposito’s colleagues. Meanwhile, the FDA has approved Moderna’s new…
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