Negligent Doctors and Innocent Victims
Written by footballfan on June 29th, 2009
Cleveland Browns Joe Jurevicius has filed a civil lawsuit in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court. The defendants are the Browns, the Cleveland Clinic, former team physician Dr. Anthony Miniaci, and current team physician Dr. Richard Figler.
Jurevicius claims that the defendants committed negligence and fraud, resulting in the staph infection that possibly has ended his football career. Particularly, the complaint contends the Browns and their doctors failed to warn Jurevicius that sterile techniques were not at all times used at the team’s training facility, that therapy devices used by multiple players were not properly maintained and/or cleaned, and that “community equipment” and “frequently used surfaces” were not properly cleaned.
Jurevicius’s January 2008 arthroscopic knee procedure resulted in seven additional surgeries to eradicate the infection. Now the Browns cut him in March, in lieu of paying a roster bonus. He has since not signed with a new team.
Either way, it’s the first time that a Browns player has resorted to the legal system after contracting a staph infection. Given the team’s problems with staph infections date back to 2003, we’re surprised no one else has sued.
And the reality is that, with each additional case of staph, the next case presents the player with more viable legal claims, because neither the team nor its physicians were able to correct the problem despite ample evidence of its existence.
I’m very sorry to hear that Jurevicius may say goodbye to his NFL future. Although no former victims prefer a charge against the negligence of these physicians, Jurevicius has stood up for his rights. I wish other victims can unite together and speak for theirselves.
Browns need to reflect on his past mistakes, not only in poor-quality medical equipment, but also in the treatment to the players.
I hope Joe wins his case wishing him a quick recovery.
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