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May, 2010: The parents of a 9-year-old boy who died while being sedated at a South Tampa dentist's office are suing the dentist, saying he and his staff were negligent when they gave the boy anesthesia. Read the full article at TBO.com
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April, 2008: Actavis, maker of the prescription drug DIGITEK, launched a Class I nationwide recall of the drug in April 2008. Digitek pills were made for an unknown period of time with a potentially fatal defect. Some tablets may have been twice as thick as they were supposed to be. That meant they could contain twice the approved level of Digitalis, the active ingredient in Digitek, leading to Digitalis toxicity. More information on Digitek recall.
The Florida Supreme Court rule that patients have a right to check records of past errors made by doctors and hospitals. The hospitals and doctors have been reluctant to produce records of past errors, but the Court ruled that voters adopted a "Patient's Right To Know" in November 2004.
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November 28, 2007: WFTV reports that Attorneys at Diez-Aguelles & Tejedor are representing an Orange County, FL man who was injured when paramedics attempted to transport him to the hospital for a diabetic emergency. Astolfo Lugo, Sr. broke his hip, both of his shoulders and suffered spinal fractures. Read the full article at WFTV.com.
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November 9, 2007: Merck & Co agreed to pay $4.85 billion to settle claims that its painkiller Vioxx caused heart attacks and strokes. Vioxx was prescribed to 80 million patients from May 1999 to September 2004, when it was voluntarily recalled by Merck. Following the recall, suits were filed on behalf of 47,000 claimants across the US. "Great news," exclaims Attorney Carlos Diez-Arguelles. "So many people were affected by this case that we're thrilled to see Merck taking steps toward compensation." Merck had consistently maintained that it would fight litigation. However, after 6 years of litigation, ruling judges asked both sides to reach an agreement. More information on Vioxx.
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October 30, 2007: the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Orange County, FL ruled that medical malpractice caps on award damages are unconstitutional. A statute enacted in 2003 provided caps on damages. The Court ruled that this statute is contradicted by the Florida Constitution, Article I, Section 26 that was made part of the State Constitution by Florida voters in November 2004.
The Orlando Sentinel has reported that Attorneys at Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor settled a lawsuit with Universal Orlando over Universal Studios' Back to the Future ride. For more information on these rides, please see: Dangers of G-force on roller coasters.
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September 2007: The Insurance Hoax - Property insurers use secret tactics to cheat customers out of payments as profits break records. Read the full article at bloomberg.com.
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August 2, 2007: The Miami-Dade Circuit Court ruled that Jackson Memorial Hospital was liable for the death of premature infant, Ryan Rodriguez on February 10, 2005.
The dangers of amusement park rides are not always known by consumers.
Attorneys at Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor are among the first to file a Guidant lawsuit in Central Florida. More information on Guidant Defibrillators.
US leads way in medical errors.
Guidant issues recall, FDA issues warning on Defibrillators and Pacemakers. More information on Guidant Defibrillators.
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August 19, 2005: Merck Found Liable For Man's Death In Vioxx Trial. Merck & Co. must pay more than $253 million to the family of a Texas man who died after taking the company's Vioxx painkiller. Read the full article at bloomberg.com.
The Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida has named Martinez, Manglardi, Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor Law Firm of the Year. The Bar Association award recognized the firm, "for service and assistance in promoting the organization and for its dedication to the Central Florida Community".
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a major public health concern in the United States today and the statistics are alarming. Attorneys at Diez-Aguelles & Tejedor launched a website to provide extensive information to victims of Traumatic Brain Injury - www.braininjury-lawyers.com. Please take a few moments to review our website and let us know your thoughts.
Our Law Firm in the News
"Jackson Memorial liable in death of premature baby"
Daily Business Review coverage of Maria Tejedor and Carlos Diez-Arguelles, attorneys for plaintiff Odette Acanda, personal representative of the Estate of Ryan Rodriguez
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"Man Says Paramedics' Mistake Broke His Spine, Shoulders"
WFTV.com coverage of Maria Tejedor, attorney for plaintiff Astolfo Lugo, Sr.
November 2007
The Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida named Martinez, Manglardi, Diez-Arguelles & Tejedor Law Firm of the Year. The Bar Association award was given for "... service and assistance in promoting the organization and for its dedication to the Central Florida Community".