Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Secure Defense Verdict for Radiology Technician in Alleged Battery Case

Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Richard J. Keating and Mary H. Carlson obtained a defense verdict on behalf of their client, a radiology technician, after a one-week trial in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.

In this case, the plaintiff alleged that the defendant radiology technician touched her inappropriately upon completion of a lumbar spine X-ray, resulting in emotional distress. The radiology technician denied any inappropriate conduct, denied committing a battery, and maintained that he acted in accordance with standard medical protocol.

In response, the defense argued that the radiology technician acted appropriately and that the hospital’s training, supervision, and retention of its staff met the applicable standards of care.

The hospital, which was also named as a defendant on the negligent training, supervision, and retention claims, was represented by Liz Jaci and Jemma Cota of Hughes, Socol, Piers, Resnick & Dym, LTD.

The plaintiff asked the jury for $6 million. After hearing all the evidence, the jury returned a verdict of not guilty for all defendants. The case was tried before Judge Mary Kathleen McHugh.

Richard J. Keating, Jr. is a partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP. His practice focuses on tort litigation, premises liability defense, general liability matters, criminal defense, incident investigations, security issues, and wage garnishment claims. In addition, Rich represents several hospitals and healthcare entities. Prior to joining Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP, Rich was a criminal prosecutor for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office for nine years. Learn more about Rich and his practice here.

Mary H. Carlson is an associate in the firm’s Chicago office. She focuses her practice on general civil litigation, which includes attorney and professional liability, commercial litigation and business disputes, and tort litigation. She is an experienced litigator who effectively represents clients through all phases of complex legal disputes, including motion practice, discovery, and trial. Learn more about Mary and her practice here.

Nathaniel S. Widell provided assistance during discovery.