Attorney Barbacane Secures Defense Verdict of a Physician Practice Group

Attorney Courtney C. Barbacane secured a defense verdict on behalf of a physician practice group in a medical malpractice action in Lackawanna County. The defense argued that the physician’s medication management included a risk-benefit analysis, was within the standard of care, and was supported by both medical literature and clinical trials. Following the introduction of testimony from key fact and expert witnesses, the arbitrator attributed no liability and entered a defense verdict.