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Friday, March 29, 2024

Advocate Medical Group, doctor accused of negligently prescribing painkiller, causing child deformities

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CHICAGO — A woman is suing Dr. Ghanshyam Thakkar and Advocate Medical Group for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.

Kristin Hackett filed a complaint on Sept. 6 in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging her child was born with physical deformities after the defendants allegedly prescribed Vicodin to her during pregnancy.

The plaintiff seeks judgment against the defendants in an amount greater than $50,000. She is represented by Edward G. Proctor Jr. of Munday & Nathan in Chicago.

Cook County Circuit Court case number 2017L008983

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