A New Jersey eye surgeon has agreed to pay $2.1 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who claims he was left legally blind after undergoing laser eye surgery. James Dell’Ermo filed the lawsuit against Joseph Dello Russo after having the surgery to correct nearsightedness. An attorney for Dello Russo said they decided to settle the case in order to avoid the uncertainties of a trial. Of the $2.1 million, $1.7 million was paid by Dello Russo’s medical malpractice insurance. Another $400,000 was paid from the doctor’s personal insurance.
As attorneys who handle LASIK litigation, this is a positive development. These massive money-machine corporations and negligent doctors must be held accountable for their negligence and deceptive marketing, advertising and care.
For more information on the settlement, you can read the Newsday article. If you live in Memphis, the Mid South, West Tennessee, or beyond and believe you have sustained injury as a result of improper LASIK surgery, or other refractive eye surgery, E-MAIL us today.