Woman with ‘locked-in syndrome’ awarded $47M in malpractice suit. A woman suffering from “locked-in syndrome” was awarded a $47 million verdict this week in a medical malpractice case, although her lawyer said she will likely only see a fraction of the money. In a lawsuit filed in 2020, Amy Geiler alleged that doctors at MountainView Hospital and Mountain’s Edge Hospital failed to adequately treat her low sodium levels when she was hospitalized as the result of a fall. Because doctors raised her sodium levels too quickly, Geiler now suffers from … Continue reading Medical Malpractice – Dr. Amit Valera, D.O. Liable for 35 Percent for Causing Injuries. Dr. Teena Tandon, M.D. Settles for $1 Million.