A Battle for Justice: Lawyers Expose Concealed Evidence Against Major Hospital

A Battle for Justice: Uncovering Concealed Evidence

In a landmark case that has captivated national legal media, two dedicated trial lawyers, Sean C. Domnick and Nicole Kruegel from the firm Rafferty Domnick Cunningham & Yaffa, have successfully held accountable a prominent Florida hospital and the prestigious legal firm associated with it. This high-stakes legal confrontation has revealed the lengths to which powerful institutions will go to conceal evidence and evade accountability, ultimately resulting in a confidential but substantial settlement for the family affected by the hospital's malpractice.

The Case Overview

At the center of this contentious lawsuit lies the tragic story of Ava D'Andrea, a 12-year-old girl whose life was irrevocably changed following a scoliosis surgery in 2018. The surgery left her with a permanent spinal cord injury due to what her family claims was the hospital’s failure to recognize and respond to critical signs of neurological decline. As Ava's family sought justice, they faced an uphill battle against a mountain of concealed evidence protected under Florida's Amendment 7, which is designed to give patients access to records stemming from adverse medical incidents.

Despite numerous court orders mandating the release of this essential information, the defense, led by the AM Law 200 firm Wicker Smith, continuously resisted, choosing to ignore legal directives and withhold crucial documentation. Their actions did not go unnoticed, as circuit judge Bradley Harper condemned the hospital and its counsel for their