Kristina McBride filed the suit April 15 in Madison County Circuit Court against Dr. Richard Shatz.
On April 23, 2014, the plaintiff consulted with defendant Shatz concerning a medical condition called hyperhidrosis, the suit claims, adding that on May 12, 2014, upon the defendant's recommendation, she underwent surgery performed by the defendant at Gateway Regional Medical Center.
According to the complaint, the defendant was negligent in the following ways: failed to properly evaluate the plaintiff's condition, failed to discuss the risks and alternatives for treatment, performed a surgical procedure without proper training, and failed to properly instruct her on wound and scar management, among others.
As
a result, she has suffered permanent damage, severe scarring,
numbness and tingling, the plaintiff claims.
The plaintiff seeks judgment against the defendant in excess of $50,000 plus court costs. She further asks that Granite City Illinois Hospital Company, doing business as Gateway Regional Medical Center, be a respondent in discovery concerning this action.
She is represented by Ann E. Callis and Katie A. Hubbard of Goldenbert, Heller & Antognoli PC in Edwardsville.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 16-L-511