Niagara County Settlement
A Niagara County jury recently awarded a $9 million malpractice settlement to the family of a woman who died in 2004, making it the largest sum to ever be awarded by the court. The physician in question is a highly esteemed Western New York surgeon by the name of Nancy J. Stubbe, who was cited for negligence in the death of 33 year old Suzanne Crane.
The total, $9,057,000, includes retroactive damages and other “pecuniary” compensation for the period of time following Crane’s death to the present, and into the future, according to documents filed with the Niagara County clerk.
Of 10 separate allocations set for distribution among the three family members listed in the suit and Crane’s estate, the largest single figure is to her husband, Raymond Crane, for future losses in the amount of $3,030,160.00.
Dr. Stubbe had an illustrious career with accolades such as Woman Physician of the Year in 2000 by Kaleida Health System.