Rideau v. Pinkney

Summary

In this case, plaintiff claims doctors, including a surgeon (who is not a defendant at trial) and defendant anesthesiologist, appeared on a video dancing to music, while plaintiff was under anesthesia during a surgical procedure. This video was posted to social media to promote the surgeon's practice.

Plaintiff claims the anesthesiologist's participation in the video violated the standard of care and resulted in her suffering emotional trauma.

Defendant anesthesiologist contends that he met the standard of care in his medical duties.

The surgeon is not a defendant at trial.

Outcome

Verdict for the plaintiff on her medical negligence claim, while clearing defendant of all liability, with the following findings:

Apportionment of fault:
Non-party Dr. Windell Boutte: 100%
Defendant Dr. Ronald Pinkney: 0%

Damages: $0

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