Caption: Board of Trustees Minutes - 1992
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1992] UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS 41 EXECUTIVE SESSION President Lamont, referring to Section Two of the Open Meetings Act, stated: "A motion is now in order to hold an executive session to consider information regarding the appointment, employment, or dismissal of employees or officers, to discuss pending, probable, or imminent litigation, the acquisition of real property, to discuss campus security, and to receive legal advice from counsel/' The motion was made by Mrs. Gravenhorst and approved unanimously. Authorization for Settlements Woodhull v. Donahue, M.D., et al. (1) The university counsel recommends that the board approve settlement of Woodhull v. Donhaue, M.D., et al., in the amount of $210,000. The plaintiff alleged that his esophagus was torn during surgery at UIH to repair a paraesophageal hernia. Our principal defense was that an esophageal tear is a known risk of the procedure. However, a second allegation is that repair of the tear was delayed too long, allowing an abscess to develop. Swanstrom v. Schoen, et al. The university counsel recommends that the board approve settlement of Swanstrom v. Schoen, et al., in the amount of $150,000. The plaintiff alleged that her mandibular tumor was not appropriately diagnosed and treated. Our principal defense was that no treatment was available to alter the final course of her disease. The vice president for business and finance concurs. I recommend approval. By consensus, the trustees approved of the recommendations as submitted, formal action to be taken subsequently when the board convenes in open meeting. Authorization for Settlement Mary E. Wadley (2) The university counsel recommends that the board approve a structured settlement of a claim against the University of Illinois Hospital resulting from the treatment of a patient, Mary E. Wadley. A radiology resident inadvertently injected computed tomography scan contrast dye into the claimant's brain through the cerebral pressure monitor intravenous line which led to her death. The proposed structured settlement is payable in monthly installments as follows to Paul Wadley, executor of the estate: 1. First nine years 2. Second nine years 3. Third nine years Total Payout Per Month $5 000 $7 083 $8 333 Total 540 764 899 $2 204 $ 000 964 964 928 It is also proposed that the University pay the plaintiff's attorney fees plus cost. The total cost of the package, including the purchase of an annuity for the above payments and the attorney fees, is approximately $1.17 million. The vice president for business and finance concurs.
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