Barnett v. Johnson, M.D., et al.

VERDICT

Trial
10/22/24 – 10/30/24

Summary

Plaintiff Jennifer Barnett suffered a brain stem stroke, which was left untreated for 24 hours. This stroke led to Barnett developing pervasive numbness, weakness, and confusion, and requiring assistance for simple daily tasks. Despite seeing Dr. Richisa Hamilton-Salazar shortly after symptoms developed, Barnett was not diagnosed with a stroke until later. Barnett claims that Dr. Hamilton-Salazar should have recognized the signs of a stroke and followed appropriate stroke protocol, which could have allowed her to seek treatment.

Defendant Hamilton-Salazar claims that the initial symptoms Barnett presented were common to various conditions. Additionally, he claims that he consulted with a neurologist and considered the possibility of a stroke, but relied on a radiologist’s incorrect information.

Outcome

Verdict for defendant.

Case Information
Attorneys
Witnesses
Plaintiff
Defense
Judge
Diana Simmons
Jurisdiction
State Court of Georgia, Cobb County
Court
Cobb County State Court
Case Number
23-A-526
Industry
Health care
Practice Area
Health Law
Plaintiff
Barnett , Jennifer
Defense
Hamilton-Salazar, Richisa
Expert Witnesses
Lay Witnesses

Sessions

OCT
22
OCT
23
OCT
24
OCT
25
OCT
28
OCT
29
PM Session
Other
2 Chapters
OCT
30

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