Tyson v. Messina, M.D.

Summary

In this medical malpractice trial, decedent Paul Tyson suffered a stroke while undergoing heart bypass surgery and died 8 months later. His family sues Dr. Jack John Messina, claiming that the surgeon's failure to inspect the bypass machine properly caused Tyson's death. Tyson's family asserts that, had the system received replacement parts, Tyson's stroke may have been prevented.

Attorneys for Dr. Messina argue that the responsibility to inspect the machine lay with the surgical team's perfusionist. And, when clots were discovered, they claim to have immediately replaced the machine's components.

Outcome

Verdict for the defense