Surgical Malpractice Lawsuit Brings $17.3 Million Settlement

The family of a Wisconsin girl who was left permanently disabled after a botched spleen-removal has received a settlement in their surgical malpractice case against Dr. Leonard Go.

According to court documents, during the surgery, which was performed in June 2007 at St. Mary’s Hospital, Dr. Go used a blender-like device to assist in removing the child’s spleen.

The surgeon admitted to failing to notify the girl’s parents that he was using the device, which he also admitted he had never used before.

The device ended up causing massive internal damage, leaving little Shelbey Bomkamp, now 8 years old, with permanent brain injuries.  She cannot speak, can only eat through a feeding tube and requires round-the-clock care.

According to the Bomkamp’s medical attorney, the award of over $17 million is the largest in Dane County history.

Source: www.NewRichmond-News.com