Widow sues Conn. radiologist after death of husband
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As previously reported in Health Imaging, Tom D’Amato’s spleen was perforated by Waldman during an April 2010 radiological procedure. Examiners found that Waldman had recognized he had perforated the spleen, but rather than admit the error, he sent Tom D’Amato home without instructions or proper monitoring, according to Connecticut Department of Public Health records. Tom D’Amato returned to New Milford Hospital six hours later with complications, and died three days after the procedure.
In addition to Waldman, New Milford Hospital and Radiological Associates of New Milford are also codefendants in the suit, according to News-Times.
Waldman was sanctioned by the state Medical Examining Board on April 17. He received a reprimand and one year of probation, which began on May 1, during which his work must be monitored by another licensed radiologist at Waldman’s expense.
Diane D’Amato said she waited to file suit because she and her husband were not litigious people, but felt the reprimand from the Medical Examining Board was not sufficient, according to News-Times.
Evan Godt, Writer
Evan joined TriMed in 2011, writing primarily for Health Imaging. Prior to diving into medical journalism, Evan worked for the Nine Network of Public Media in St. Louis. He also has worked in public relations and education. Evan studied journalism at the University of Missouri, with an emphasis on broadcast media.