A malpractice plaintiff should “be on his knees thanking God and Memorial Hospital every day.” “According to Bauer, he lost function in his right knee and leg and the ability to walk independently without significant effort or aid, endured significant pain and suffering, and caused damage to his hip due to the increased strain.

The complaint alleges that the defendants failed to properly align one or more of the components of the knee replacement, failed to adequately cement the replacement hardware and failed to check the alignment.

‘This is another day in the plaintiff’s paradise,’ Maier said. ‘If you look at the suit it says ‘hold for service.’ We had to go to the courthouse to get a copy of it. He (Bauer) filed it because he did not want to run out the statutes of limitation.

‘It is also worth noting that there is not a certificate of merit for this case either.’

Bauer alleges he has lost the ability to care for himself, family and business, and has lost the ability to enjoy life.

Represented by David Damick of St. Louis, Bauer is seeking damages in excess of $50,000.” (via This Makes Me Sick)