Robert Goodson (Senior Counsel-Washington, DC | Baltimore, MD) and Golriz S. Chrostowski (Partner-Washington, DC) received a defense verdict in the Superior Court for the District of Columbia for a gastroenterologist who performed a colonoscopy and upper endoscopy on a patient, only to discover later that the patient failed to disclose he was on blood thinners during a pre-procedure office visit. Following the procedure, the gastroenterologist instructed the patient to resume aspirin, but discontinue Plavix for a brief period of time. The patient passed away one month later, and the plaintiffs alleged that the gastroenterologist breached the standard of care by failing to discuss the discontinuation of the Plavix with the patient and/or his treating provider before ordering its discontinuation. During the trial, Bert and Golriz argued, among other things, that the gastroenterologist did not cause or contribute to the alleged injuries and damages. The firm’s case was supported by gastroenterology, cardiology and vascular surgery experts who opined that reasonably competent physicians in their respective fields would have also instructed the patient to resume aspirin and discontinue the Plavix. The jury ultimately found that the alleged negligence did not cause the patient’s injuries and damages, including his death.