Dental Malpractice Suit Results in $10.2 Million Award
Francis Keller, 21, died after oral surgery to remove his wisdom teeth. His family filed a dental medical malpractice lawsuit alleging their son’s death was the result of Dr. George Flugrad’s failing to receive clearance from the young man’s primary physician. Francis Keller suffered from a hereditary immune disorder where trauma to his face and hands could cause his immune system to react, resulting in swelling of the hands, face and airway. Following the wisdom teeth extraction, Keller began having trouble breathing as a result of his throat swelling, causing him to suffocate to death. The dental malpractice lawsuit resulted in a $10.2 million award to Keller’s family.
