CHICAGO — A couple is suing Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC and Dr. Eric Belin for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries.
Nathan and Jill Brinn filed a complaint on Jan. 24 in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging Nathan Brinn sustained serious physical injuries as a result of improperly placed pedicle screws in his spine. The plaintiffs hold the defendants responsible for allegedly failing to use surgical navigation while performing the procedure.
The plaintiffs request a trial by jury and seek judgment against the defendants in an amount that exceeds the jurisdictional limits of this court. They are represented by Peter D. Hoste of Leahy & Hoste LLC in Chicago.
Cook County Circuit Court case number 2018L000870