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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
Inappropriate Conduct Between Teacher and Students Results in Termination
This case involves the firing of a 7th-grade teacher previously employed by a public school. The teacher allegedly maintained inappropriate relationships with several of his female students, all of whom were between 11 and 12 years of age. The plaintiff…
Posted on inPatient’s Hip Fractured From Lithotomy Position During Prolonged Surgical Procedure
This case involves a woman who underwent a hysterectomy procedure that lasted more than four hours. The patient was placed in the lithotomy position for the entire duration of the procedure. The improper placement of the patient in the stirrups,…
Posted on inPain Management Procedure Causes Stroke
This case involves a sixty-two-year-old male who underwent a pain management procedure for chronic lumbar radiculopathy with associated lumbar disc herniation. The procedure was a fluoroscopically guided, contrast controlled left L5 and S1 transforaminal epidural steroid injection with epidurogram done…
Posted on inGas Pump Overflows Causing Patron to Slip and Fall
This case involves a plaintiff who was injured while pumping gas. The plaintiff, a male, was pumping gas at a gas station. As he was pumping, he disengaged the trigger, but the gas continued to flow from the pump. Gas…
Posted on inMentally Disabled Patient Drowns in Nursing Home Shower
This case involves a patient with significant mental disabilities. She was living under the full-time care of an assisted living facility. The patient’s care plan specifically stated that she must be observed while bathing and during numerous other activities of…
Posted on inInadequate Warning Label Contributes to Heart Attack
This case involves a plaintiff who suffered a massive heart attack when given a medication during a surgical procedure. The plaintiff, a male in his early twenties, was being prepped for surgery when he had an adverse reaction to one…
Posted on inPedestrian Crossing Accident Leads to Speed Inquiry of Driver
This case involves a plaintiff who was struck by a vehicle, causing serious injuries. The plaintiff was walking his dog, and the plaintiff had to cross a road with six lanes at an intersection. While they crossed the street, a…
Posted on inPhenergan Toxicity Allegedly Causes Cardiac Arrest and Death
This case involves a twenty-seven-year-old patient that presented to the emergency department complaining of nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting associated with a severe cough. He was treated with Promethazine, Dilaudid, Zofran, Ultram, Pantoprazole, Fentanyl, and Phenergan. Additionally, he was given a…
Posted on inAggressive Chiropractic Maneuvers Causes Extensive Neurological Damage
This case involves a nurse who sustained a work related neck injury that was isolated to the C5-C6 area of her spine, which later worsened, allegedly due to a physical therapist. After her injury, the patient went to a physical…
Posted on inRoutine Colonoscopy Results in Cardiac Arrest
This case involves a sixty-seven-year-old male patient with a history of HTN, diabetes mellitus type 2, and colonic polyps. The patient had no prior history of cancer and was generally in good health. He presented for a routine colonoscopy and…
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