Top 10 Celebrity Medical Negligence Cases

TOP 10 Celebrity Medical Negligence Cases





This is probably the most famous case of celebrity medical negligence of all time, the death of Michael Jackson. Dr. Conrad Murray admitted to violating standard medical procedures by proscribing the star with powerful painkillers that eventually caused his death. Murray received the maximum sentence for involuntary manslaughter - 4 years imprisonment.

Michael Jackson



The famous actress, most knows for starring roles in 'Mary Poppins' and 'The Sound of Music,' underwent a surgical procedure to remove cancerous throat nodules. Andrews believes the operation was botched, claiming that she has been left without certain vocal chords since having the operation. Andrews sued, and the doctor settled the claim in the year 2000

Julie Andrews



The 47-year-old actress contracted the superbug MSSA which left her paralysed for months and is still unable to walk properly. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital was were she caught MSSA, a strain of MRSA from an epidural needle which came loose. She won 5 million pounds in compensation.

Lesie Ash



Donda West

The mother of America rapper Kanye West died after complications related to a series of plastic surgery procedures conducted by Dr. Jan Adams in 2007. He already had two medical negligence cases filed against him.



Dana Carvery

In 1997, actor and comedian Dana Carvery received heart surgery. However, it wasn't until two months later that Mr. Carvery received the news that they surgeon had bypassed the wrong artery. Devastated by the mistake, Carvery filed for $7.5 million compensation and won, donating all of the all of the money to charity.



Hulk Hogan

The famous wrestler is suing a spinal care facility and several doctors for a series of surgical procedures which he believes were unnecessary. He is filing a medical negligence claim for $50,000 as the surgeries left him in a destabilized state, causing him to lose a significant amount of income as he was unable to wrestle. He claims the surgeries have done nothing more than temporarily reduce the pain.



Kylie Minogue

In 2005, doctors failed to diagnose singer Kylie Minogue's breast cancer.



John Ritter

The American comedian died in September 2003 after medics at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California failed to diagnose aortic dissection, which later resulted in his death.



Tiger Woods

The famous golfer visited a hospital for treatment after his famous car crash in 2009. It is believed that a former nurse of the hospital, David Rothenburg gained access to Wood's records without permission.



Dennis Quaid

American actor and wife Kimberly received $750,000 in compensation after their new-born twins were given a near fatal overdoes by staff at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Los Angeles. Brought to you by Medical Negligence Solicitors 1st Claims Putting yDu first Celebrity Medical Negligence Cases TOP 10 This is probably the most famous case of celebrity medical negligence of all time, the death of Michael Jackson. Dr Conrad Murray admitted to violating standard medical procedures by proscribing the star with powerful painkillers that eventually caused his death. Murray received the maximum sentence for involuntary manslaughter - 4 years imprisonment. Photo gredit: Michael jackuon Conneina /tuter com/cr Michael Jackson The famous actress, most known for starring roles in 'Mary Poppins' and The Sound of Music,' underwent a surgical procedure to remove cancerous throat nodules. Andrews believes the operation was botched, claiming that she has been left without certain vocal chords since The 47 -year- old actress, contracted the superbug MSSA which left her paralysed for months and is still unable to walk properly. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital was where she caught MSSA, a strain of MRSA, from an epidural needle which came loose. She won £5 million in having the operation. Andrews sued, and the doctor settled the claim in the year 2000. Leslie Ash Phato credit PigBuninen/ fotr.com/CCEY-NC-ND compensation. R Julie Andrews ato credit clanieMavie.Gala/ Foter.com/CC BY Donda West The mother of America rapper Kayne West died after complications related to a series of plastic surgery procedures conducted by Dr Jan Adams in 2007. He already had two medical negligence cases filed against him. In 1997, actor and comedian Dana Carvery received heart surgery. However, it wasn't until two months later that Mr Carvery received the news that the surgeon had bypassed the wrong artery. Devastated by the mistake, Carvery filed for $7.5 million compensation and won, donating all of the all of the money to charity. Dana Carvery Hulk Hogan The famous wrestler is suing a spinal care facility and several doctors for a series of surgical procedures which he believes were unnecessary. He is filing a medical negligence claim for $50,000 as the surgeries left him in a destabilised state, causing him to lose a significant amount of income as he was unable to wrestle. He claims the surgeries have done nothing more than temporarily reduce the pain. Phato credit dasefthundr/futer.com/cc-SA Photo credit: Angela Grorge/ Foter.com/CC BY-SA Kylie Minoque Tiger Woods The famous golfer visited a hospital for treatment after his famous car crash in 2009. It is believed that a former nurse of the hospital, David Rothenburg gained access to Wood's records without In 2005, doctors failed tp diagnose singer Kylie Minogue's breast cancer. Photo credit: PrinceCharming / Foter.com/ CC BY-SA John Ritter Dennis Quaid American actor and wife Kimberly received $750,000 in compensation after their new-born twins were given a near fatal overdose by staff at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Las 4ngeles. The American comedian died in September 2003 after medics at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California failed to diagnose aortic dissection, which later resulted in his permission. Piktochart death. Brought to you by Medical Negligence Solicitors 1st Claims Putting yDu first Celebrity Medical Negligence Cases TOP 10 This is probably the most famous case of celebrity medical negligence of all time, the death of Michael Jackson. Dr Conrad Murray admitted to violating standard medical procedures by proscribing the star with powerful painkillers that eventually caused his death. Murray received the maximum sentence for involuntary manslaughter - 4 years imprisonment. Photo gredit: Michael jackuon Conneina /tuter com/cr Michael Jackson The famous actress, most known for starring roles in 'Mary Poppins' and The Sound of Music,' underwent a surgical procedure to remove cancerous throat nodules. Andrews believes the operation was botched, claiming that she has been left without certain vocal chords since The 47 -year- old actress, contracted the superbug MSSA which left her paralysed for months and is still unable to walk properly. Chelsea and Westminster Hospital was where she caught MSSA, a strain of MRSA, from an epidural needle which came loose. She won £5 million in having the operation. Andrews sued, and the doctor settled the claim in the year 2000. Leslie Ash Phato credit PigBuninen/ fotr.com/CCEY-NC-ND compensation. R Julie Andrews ato credit clanieMavie.Gala/ Foter.com/CC BY Donda West The mother of America rapper Kayne West died after complications related to a series of plastic surgery procedures conducted by Dr Jan Adams in 2007. He already had two medical negligence cases filed against him. In 1997, actor and comedian Dana Carvery received heart surgery. However, it wasn't until two months later that Mr Carvery received the news that the surgeon had bypassed the wrong artery. Devastated by the mistake, Carvery filed for $7.5 million compensation and won, donating all of the all of the money to charity. Dana Carvery Hulk Hogan The famous wrestler is suing a spinal care facility and several doctors for a series of surgical procedures which he believes were unnecessary. He is filing a medical negligence claim for $50,000 as the surgeries left him in a destabilised state, causing him to lose a significant amount of income as he was unable to wrestle. He claims the surgeries have done nothing more than temporarily reduce the pain. Phato credit dasefthundr/futer.com/cc-SA Photo credit: Angela Grorge/ Foter.com/CC BY-SA Kylie Minoque Tiger Woods The famous golfer visited a hospital for treatment after his famous car crash in 2009. It is believed that a former nurse of the hospital, David Rothenburg gained access to Wood's records without In 2005, doctors failed tp diagnose singer Kylie Minogue's breast cancer. Photo credit: PrinceCharming / Foter.com/ CC BY-SA John Ritter Dennis Quaid American actor and wife Kimberly received $750,000 in compensation after their new-born twins were given a near fatal overdose by staff at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Centre in Las 4ngeles. The American comedian died in September 2003 after medics at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California failed to diagnose aortic dissection, which later resulted in his permission. Piktochart death.