It was a landmark medical malpractice lawsuit for damages and today it was a stunning decision when supreme court Justice Samuel Awich ruled that doctor Anastasio Cob acted within his professional competence while looking into the esophagus of Michael Williams.
Williams had sued doctor cob for negligence and was seeking close to a million dollars in damages after a piece of steak was stuck in his throat while eating. He went to Dr. Cob, which is when the family claimed that Cob ventured further than he should have and injured Williams, causing him a costly and timely recovery in the United States.
After reserving judgment in November of last year, Justice Awich today vindicated Dr. Cob finding he was not negligent. The Williams family told 7NEWS today that they will appeal and will take it to the highest level if necessary for vindication.
Rodwell Williams represented Michael Williams while Phillip Zuniga represented Dr. Cob.