In the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, a lawsuit has been filed by plaintiff Noraisy Rodriguez against Jupiter Surgery Center, LLC., Dana Goldberg, MD, Dana Goldberg, MD, LLC, Claudia Tomas, CSFA, and Michaela Olson, PA. The case ID is 502024CA002806XXXAMB Div: AO and was filed on March 26th, 2024.
The plaintiff alleges that during an elective surgery performed by Dr. Goldberg at Jupiter Surgery Center on August 23rd, 2022, she endured severe burning leading to permanent disfigurement. The defendants were all involved in the procedure and are being held responsible for the injury. The damages exceed $50,000 exclusive of costs and interest.
The lawsuit accuses Jupiter Surgery Center of negligence and breach of duty owed to Rodriguez. It is alleged that they failed to properly place absorbent pads, allow the chemical solution to dry adequately before proceeding with the operation and inspecting the site where the chemical solution was present.
Rodriguez is seeking compensation for severe bodily injury and resulting pain and suffering. This includes disability caused by disfigurement, mental anguish from loss of capacity for enjoyment of life, aggravation of a pre-existing condition and financial losses from hospitalization expenses as well as loss of earnings and ability to earn money in future.