By PHATLAW Staff

Dennis Quaid’s new born twins were given a 1,000 percent overdose of heparin last Sunday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. This is obviously a horrible medical error, but it is an error that could have been prevented.

PHATLAW has learned that the FDA and Baxter Healthcare Corporation, one of the manufacturers of heparin, issued a statement last February warning hospitals and doctors of the dangers of mistaking the 10 unit vial of heparin with the 10,000 unit vial of heparin. In this statement, the FDA and Baxter also told hospitals to double check their inventory to ensure that these mistakes in dosage would not happen. This statement was circulated to Cedars along with numerous other hospitals.

Since Cedars received this memo related to the dangers of mistaking the low dose of heparin with the high dose, it was on notice to implement safety standards to prevent this horrible medical error. PHATLAW is unaware of the procedures and standards (if any) that Cedars implemented after receiving this memo, but PHATLAW is certain that the California Department of Public Health’s investigation will determine if any procedures were implemented to avoid this error. Regardless, PHATLAW would not be shocked if the Quaid family and/or other families affected by this mistake take action in the form of a medical malpractice lawsuit against the hospital and medical personnel involved.

PhatThought: Thankfully, it is reported that all of the patients who received this overdose will make a full recovery with no lasting side effects.

PHATLAW will continue to post the latest developments in this case.

By PHATLAW Staff

The Former Atlanta Falcons’ Quarterback is scheduled for sentencing on December 10, 2007 on federal dogfighting conspiracy charges. However, the Former Highest Paid Football Player surrendered to U.S. Marshals on Monday, undoubtedly because he was anticipating a jail term. Vick’s involvement in the Bad Newz Kennels dogfighting conspiracy could land him in jail for up to 5 years.

QB 1’s decision to begin serving a prison term prior to sentencing was approved by the judge and by Vick’s lawyers. Billy Martin, one of Vick’s highly paid mouth pieces, said in a statement: “Michael wants to again apologize to everyone who has been hurt in this matter, and he thanks all of the people who have offered him and his family prayers and support during this time.”

PHATLAW does not believe that there are any direct legal benefits to No. 7’s decision to turn himself in early. Instead, Vick’s decision was probably motivated by avoiding the media onslaught that was sure to surround the court house on Dec. 10th and to get him back to playing football sooner rather than later. Also, turning himself in early may lead to the judge’s leniency in sentencing.

PhatThought: Only time will tell if this Hail Mary will result in a victory for Vick in the form of a light sentence.

PHATLAW will continue to post the latest developments in this case.

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PHATLAW has learned that Barry Bonds was indicted on Thursday for perjury and obstruction of justice. The Baseball Home Run King could face a prison sentence for telling a federal grand jury that he did not knowingly use performance-enhancing drugs.

As PHATLAW readers undoubtedly recall, there has been a four-year investigation into steroid use by elite athletes. Bonds’ indictment is the culmination of the long time investigation into steroid use and professional athletes. The indictment charges Bonds with four counts of perjury and one count of obstruction of justice. If convicted, the Maybe No More Hall of Famer could be sentenced to a maximum of 30 years in prison.

Interestingly, shortly after the indictment was handed down, Bonds’ personal trainer, Greg Anderson, was ordered released from prison. Anderson has spent most of the past year in prison for refusing to testify against his buddy. The timing of Anderson’s release is suspicious in that it looks like Anderson agreed to testify against Bonds in exchange for a get out of jail free card.
Bonds is scheduled to appear in U.S. District Court in San Francisco on Dec. 7.

PhatThought: Looks like Anderson got sick and tired of being Bubba’s girlfriend in prison and rolled on his long time friend.

PHATLAW will continue to post the latest developments in this case.

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PHATLAW has learned that Kanye West’s Mom, Donda West, died from complications related to cosmetic surgery. Mama West went under the knife at the hands of Dr. Jan Adams. Dr. Adams performed breast reduction surgery and a tummy tuck on the Rapper’s Mother. Unfortunately, this elected surgery turned deadly because the Rapper’s Beloved Mother died the next night.

Several doctors have reported that Mama’s surgery lasted 8 hours; twice the amount of time for a surgery of this nature. It has been reported that the length of time for this surgery suggests either something went wrong during surgery or the Doctor was inexperienced. Either one of those allegations are probable because PHATLAW sources have since revealed that Dr. Adams was not Board Certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery. As if that wasn’t bad enough, The Good Ole Doc has had several medical malpractice claims brought against him AND the Medical Board of California filed legal papers in April asking for the revocation or suspension of Doc Adam’s license because he has been arrested for multiple DUIs.

With the evidence of ineptitude and problems with alcohol surfacing against Doc Adams, PHATLAW would not be surprised if the Rapper also files suit against the Doc for medical malpractice. The standard for medical malpractice is that the Doc did not perform within the standard of care typically performed by his peers; i.e. other plastic surgeons. With the Doc’s lack of board certification in plastic surgery and questionable sobriety, this might not be too difficult to prove.

PhatThought: One thing is for certain, this Doctor will not likely be performing at a cosmetic surgery near you anytime soon. PHATLAW says, good riddance to the Devil in the White Coat.

PHATLAW will continue to post the latest development in this case.

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PHATLAW has learned that an unstable Catholic Priest named David Ajemian has been arrested for harassing and stalking Conan O’Brien. The Wacked Out Priest is charged with stalking in the 4th degree and aggravated harassment in the 2nd degree.

The Unhinged One apparently has sent the Late Night Funny Man disturbing letters since September 2006. In those letters, the Father has stated he is “a stalker of a very different order” and that he has been “tracking” O’Brien from the days they were in college at Harvard. The letters go on to state that the Father might shoot Conan at his Manhattan high-rise and kidnap him.

At the time of the Crazed Priest’s arrest, he said “I wanted to wake Conan up. I wanted to be famous.” Despite the evidence of an obvious unstable mind, the Judge has ruled that the Father is fit to stand trial. Father Wacko posted $2,500 bail and is due back in court on February 8, 2008.

PHATLAW is surprised that the Dastardly Priest was let out on such little bail. Since Ajemian is free to roam the streets of NYC, PHATLAW expects that O’Brien will seek a restraining order.

PhatThought: No amount of Hail Mary’s or Amen’s can absolve this Priest of his sins.

PHATLAW will continue to post the latest developments in this case.

By PHATLAW Staff

By now, everyone in the free world has heard about Duane “Dog” Chapman’s n-bomb dropping tirade.  Well, according to TMZ, the whole ordeal is not even close to over for the Dog.

Dog’s son Tucker’s girlfriend Monique Shinnery (the African American who was the subject of Dog’s racist rant), is planning on suing Dog for slander stating that she wants justice and that Dog stated she had bad character and told other lies about her on national television.

PHATLAW has always hated Dog.  This guy is a total piece of shit.  He always spent more time putting jewelry in his hair and lecturing “ice-heads” than catching criminals and now, because of his big mouth, he won’t be catching criminals on TV for who knows how long.  Why couldn’t he keep his racist thoughts to himself, or only share them with his country club buddies like Tech Support? (For anyone overly sensitive, such as Tech Support, we are totally kidding.  Tech Support would never use such a derogatory term-he even keeps a copy of Nelson Mandela’s book in his bathroom so everyone can see how well read and politically correct he is).

PhatThought:  Ms. Shinnery better watch out as truth is an absolute defense to slander.  If she does in fact have “bad character” or has committed other acts Dog accuses her of, she could be SOL.

PHATLAW will continue to post the latest developments in this case. 

By PHATLAW Staff

O.J. Simpson appeared in court on Thursday to face multiple felony charges. The felony charges include kidnapping, armed robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, conspiracy and coercion. If these charges weren’t bad enough, The Juice is set to face a mounting list of accomplices who have copped a plea in exchange for their testimony against the Hall of Famer.

O.J.’s biggest problem at this court appearance will be the testimony of Bruce Fromong. PHATLAW readers may recall that Fromong is the sports memorabilia dealer and an alleged victim to the Las Vegas Heist of September. Undoubtedly, Fromong will testify that Simpson was part of the Gang of Thieves who stole his stuff from his Palace Station Casino hotel room.

Convictions on all the charges could land the Former Running Back in jail for life.

PhatThought: Looks like the “If the Glove Don’t Fit, You Must Acquit” Defense won’t work this time.

PHATLAW will continue to post the latest developments in this case.

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PHATLAW has learned that everybody’s favorite Mr. Mom, Kevin Federline, is heading back to court tomorrow.  TMZ reports he will argue Britney is violating the Commissioner’s order compelling her to submit to random drug tests. Apparently, Mr. PopoZao’s lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan will argue that Britney has failed to timely respond when she is called to submit to her required, random drug tests.  Kaplan will further request Spears’ visitation rights be lessened as a consequence for her failure to follow the court’s order.

We are sure this will be heartbreaking news to Brit.  Without her pesky kids around, she will be free to freebase Comet and eat Flaming Hot Cheetohs.  Everything is coming up Britney!

PhatThought:  PHATLAW is puzzled by Britney’s refusal to timely submit to her random drug tests.  As Tech Support can attest to—those things are easy to beat….just stay indoors all day long playing online fantasy games and never, ever do drugs or have any other sort of real life fun.

PHATLAW will continue to post the latest developments in this case.

By PHATLAW Staff

TMZ photogs recently caught Al Cowlings (aka the infamous white bronco driver of 1997) leaving a Hollywood eatery and asked the all too important questions: “So, you still friends with O.J.?” Instead of admitting his friendship with The Juice, The Infamous One simply smirked and shied away from the camera. When asked what he thought about what happened in Vegas with O.J - again, Cowlings provided no comment.

PhatThought: Wow, what a difference a double murder and 10 years can do to a friendship.

PHATLAW will continue to update the latest developments in this case.

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PHATLAW sources reveal that Howard K. Stern has won a victory in his fight against Rita Cosby. PHATLAW readers will likely recall that the attorney turned lover of Anna Nicole Smith has filed a defamation suit against the former MSNBC anchor who wrote a tell-all book about the former PLAYBOY Playmate. The defamation suit alleges that Cosby defamed Stern when she alleged in her book that there are witnesses who say there is a video of Stern and Larry Birkhead (aka Baby Daddy to the Money Train) having sex.

The Judge issued a court order on Tuesday wherein Stern is allowed to investigate his allegations that Cosby unduly influenced the witnesses by offering to pay them thousands of dollars. Specifically, the Judge indicated that there is a lot of evidence that Cosby crossed the line in writing her book on Anna Nicole.

If Cosby is found to have unduly influenced witnesses, then Stern will likely be able to support his claims of defamation. In that case, look for the Judge to award Stern substantial sums of money.

PhatThought: In the meantime, PHATLAW would not be surprised if Stern settled this case out of court for a portion of the proceeds from the book. After all, it has been reported that Stern still lives with his parents. So, he could likely use the cash-ola.

PHATLAW will continue to post the latest developments in this case.