Defense Verdict for Vascular Surgeon

On Monday, March 31, 2025, Audrey Melli-Mirza and Jack Shusted secured a defense verdict for their client, a Vascular Surgeon, after an eight-day trial in the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas. The Plaintiff had claimed that the Vascular Surgeon failed to repair an arteriovenous fistula in the left upper arm, resulting in significant complications, including steal syndrome, loss of use of the hand and finger amputations. The Plaintiff alleged these damages were caused by the surgeon’s alleged failure to meet the standard of care.

Throughout the trial, the Defense demonstrated that the Vascular Surgeon fully adhered to the standard of care. Central to the defense was the successful and careful placement of the arteriovenous fistula (AVF). Expert testimony and evidence further confirmed that the Vascular Surgeon involved provided proper monitoring and follow-up care, and that the Vascular Surgeon’s treatment was in line with accepted medical standards at all times.