Eric T. Ramar

Representative Client Work

• Obtained dismissal of hospital and nursing staff in case alleging medical malpractice, ordinary negligence, breach of contract and conversion arising out of the discarding of the plaintiff’s placenta following delivery 
• Obtained dismissal of client/restaurant in case involving alleged failure to properly handle food products resulting in the plaintiff developing a yersinia enterocolitica infection   
• Obtained dismissal of nurse practitioner in claim brought by inmate under 42 U.S.C. §1983 for inadequate medical care, deliberate indifference and retaliation for filing an administrative grievance. The court granted summary judgment and dismissed all claims against the nurse practitioner.  

• Obtained no cause for action jury verdict in a wrongful death action against an orthopedic surgeon arising out of claims of failing to properly prescribe postoperative anticoagulants following a total knee arthroplasty

• Obtained dismissal of physician assistant in claim brought by inmate under 42 U.S.C. §1983 for inadequate medical care and deliberate indifference. Inmate alleged the physician assistant failed to properly treat low back pain, resulting in the development of cauda equina syndrome. 

• Obtained dismissal of general surgeons and their professional corporation in case alleging failure to timely recognize and treat a mesenteroaxial volvulus resulting in death
• Obtained dismissal of orthopedic surgeon in case alleging improper performance of arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. A successful challenge of the plaintiff’s orthopedic surgery expert lead to preclusion of all but one claim leading to the plaintiff dismissing the action against the insured.
• Obtained dismissal of interventional cardiologist in a wrongful death action alleging a failure to properly interpret an EKG and perform emergent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
• Obtained dismissal of pulmonary/critical care physician and his private practice in case alleging a failure to timely recognize and treat a retroperitoneal bleed following a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedure
• Obtained dismissal of hospital, orthopedic surgeon and emergency medicine physician in an action alleging a failure to diagnose a septic hip following performance of an arthrogram
• Obtained dismissal of home health care agency and its nursing staff in an action arising out of an alleged failure to properly evaluate and re-position the plaintiff, which resulted in the development of pressure ulcer wounds and systemic infection
• Obtained no cause for action jury verdict in a wrongful death action against a nurse practitioner arising out of claims of failing to properly recognize a gastrointestinal bleed, resulting in cardiac arrest and death
• Obtained dismissal of diagnostic radiologist in case arising out of an alleged failure to properly identify mesenteric swirling and volvulus resulting in ischemic bowel and causing death
• Obtained dismissal of internal medicine physician, family medicine physician and physician assistant in case arising out of an alleged failure to properly identify lumbar disc herniation, resulting in development of cauda equina syndrome
• Obtained no cause for action jury verdict in a wrongful death action against electrophysiologist, arising out of claims of failing to properly recognize significant coronary artery disease
• Obtained no cause for action jury verdict in a wrongful death action against maternal-fetal medicine physician, arising out of claims of failing to recognize signs of fetal distress on non-stress test and biophysical profile
• Obtained dismissal of OB/GYN in case arising out of an alleged failure to properly recognize patient’s anatomy during the performance of a salpingo-oophorectomy leading to transection of ureter
• Second chaired trial resulting in no cause for action in a wrongful death claim against a cardiologist alleging failure to properly address the cause of the decedent’s chest pain leading to cardiac arrest
• Obtained dismissal of plastic surgeon and nurse in an action, alleging improper performance of restorative laser treatment leading to facial scarring

• Successfully argued for preclusion of nursing expert in case against long-term care facility, arising out of the expert’s failure to satisfy requirements of MCL 600.2169

• Successfully negotiated settlement for long-term care facility, arising out of an alleged failure to respond to call light, which resulted in a fall, head trauma and death

• Successfully argued motion to strike damages for loss of earnings capacity of infant in case involving allegations against a maternal fetal medicine physician

• Successfully argued for preclusion of plaintiff’s anesthesiology expert, arising out of allegations of over-sedation during performance of AV fistula repair procedure that resulted in cardiac arrest and death

• Successfully represented prosthodontist in state investigative matter, resulting in dismissal of multiple counts in administrative complaint.  An agreement was reached between the state and the prosthodontist that resulted in no probation or suspension of license.

• Successfully represented nurse in state investigative matter, resulting in no charges being filed.  The complainant alleged improper performance of Phoenix CO2 laser resulting in facial scarring and discoloration. 

• Obtained dismissal of physician assistant in action alleging improper treatment of an ankle fracture leading to additional and more extensive surgeries   
• Obtained summary disposition for psychologist in action alleging defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and breach of professional duties arising from the psychologist’s involvement in custody proceeding
• Obtained dismissal of orthodontist in case alleging improper implementation of braces
• Obtained dismissal of nursing home facility in case alleging wrongful cremation of the decedent
• Obtained dismissal of ophthalmologist in case alleging failure to properly perform Lasik eye surgery
• Obtained dismissal of general dentist in case alleging improper extraction of third molars resulting in damage to inferior alveolar nerve
• Successfully mediated multiple actions against neurosurgeon based upon failure of spinal fusion-hardware
• Successfully represented nurse in state licensing investigation regarding improper dispensing of medications; no action was taken against the nurse’s license
• Assisted in defending to no cause for action a wrongful death claim against a radiologist alleging a failure to recommend follow-up CT scan leading to progression of cancer

Publications and Lectures

• "Medical Litigation and Charting Considerations," Presenter, McLaren Macomb Hospital, Aug. 11, 2021
• "NextGen Medical Liability - Strategies, Tactics & Technology in the Millennial Age," Presenter, Plunkett Cooney’s Medical Liability Seminar, Detroit Athletic Club, May 31, 2019
• “When Reptiles Attack – Surviving Attempts to ‘Poison’ Your Case at Trial”; Presenter; Plunkett Cooney’s Medical Liability Mock Trial; Detroit Athletic Club; May 19, 2018

Professional Affiliations

• State Bar of Michigan (Negligence Law, Litigation sections)
• ALFA International (International Practice Group; Professional Liability Practice Group Steering Committee; Future Leaders Forum)