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Michael Talve, CEO
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Michael is the CEO and Managing Director of Expert Institute. His previous experience includes multiple entrepreneurial ventures in industries ranging from legal services to consumer products. Through his work with Expert Institute, Michael has emerged as a key innovator in the legal technology space.Articles by Michael Talve, CEO
Missed Diagnosis of Blood Clot in Pregnant Patient Results in Fatal Pulmonary Embolism
This case involves a pregnant female who presented to the emergency room at thirty-five weeks complaining of shortness of breath, chest pain, and an increased heart rate. The patient was admitted, diagnosed with pneumonia, and sent to the ICU for…
Posted on inLumbar Puncture in Leukemia Patient Causes Fatal Hematoma
This case involves a nine-year-old female patient with a medical history significant for leukemia and was undergoing chemotherapy with methotrexate. The patient underwent a lumbar puncture that was met with several complications including a subdural hematoma with compression of the cauda…
Posted on inDriver Injured While Loading HDTVs for Retail Store
This case involves a personal injury to a driver. The plaintiff, a truck driver, was hired by a trucking company to pick-up and deliver large quantities of HDTVs for a retail store. When she arrived at the retail store’s factory,…
Posted on inIllegal Termination Due to Pregnancy Leads to Wage Loss Inquiry
This case involves an employee who was allegedly terminated because of illegal discrimination. The plaintiff worked for a shoe company as an analyst. After working there for ten years, she informed her superiors that she was pregnant. Two weeks later,…
Posted on inCompany Sues Lender Over Changes in Their Refinancing Agreement
This case involves two business owners who wanted to refinance their business property. The plaintiffs wanted to refinance with a limited recourse note, which would eliminate the possibility of personal liability. They went to a broker who recommended a company…
Posted on inCompounding Drug Causes Congestive Heart Failure
This case involves the sale of Domperidone by a pharmacist, a drug which has not been FDA approved for sale in the US, via a compounding pharmacy. The patient’s doctor did not have an FDA experimental drug protocol license but decided…
Posted on inSmartLipo Procedure Leaves Woman Severely Scarred
This case involves a female patient who underwent a laser-assisted lipolysis (SmartLipo) procedure at a medical spa. The patient was prepped for the procedure and taken to the operating room that was no different from any of the examination rooms…
Posted on inMissed Diagnosis of Skin Cancer Results in Facial Reconstruction Surgery
This case involves a woman who presented to her dermatologist with complaints of a dark spot on the left side of her nose. The patient had a history of basal cell carcinoma on her nose, which prompted the dermatologist to…
Posted on inAllegedly Defective Electrical Heater Causes Store to Burn Down
This case involves a store burning down due to an allegedly defective electrical heater. The plaintiffs owned a small clothing store and used an electrical heater placed in a window to warm their store. One day, the electrical heater overheated, and…
Posted on inGirl Sustains Serious Injury at City-Run Day Camp
This case involves an injury caused by allegedly deficient materials and supervision at a day camp run by the city. A child was playing on a baseball diamond, which was part of a larger recreational park, when she started to…
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