Trenton Patterson has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against El Camino Hospital and Dr. Mark Morishige, alleging negligence that led to severe health complications following surgery. The complaint was filed in the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara, on December 3, 2024, naming El Camino Hospital and Dr. Mark Morishige as defendants.
According to the court documents, Trenton Patterson underwent surgery at El Camino Hospital on September 4, 2023, for an acute patellar tendon tear in his left knee. The procedure was performed by Dr. Mark Morishige. Patterson initially experienced severe weakness in his leg post-surgery but attributed it to normal recovery effects. However, by September 9, he noticed unusual swelling and attempted unsuccessfully to contact Dr. Morishige for advice. Subsequently, Patterson sought emergency care at El Camino Hospital where he was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism and underwent two emergency thrombectomies.
The lawsuit claims that Dr. Morishige failed to inform Patterson about the risk of blood clots associated with the surgery and did not prescribe necessary blood thinners post-operation. As a result of this alleged negligence, Patterson suffered significant physical and emotional distress. The plaintiff is seeking compensation for both economic damages related to medical expenses and non-economic damages for pain and suffering amounting to no less than $390,000.
Patterson's legal action includes allegations against unnamed defendants referred to as DOES 1 TO 25 who are believed to have contributed negligently to his injuries. These individuals are expected to be identified during discovery proceedings as agents or employees of El Camino Hospital or Dr. Morishige acting within their professional capacities.
The case is being handled by Bravo Law Offices with Joseph K. Bravo representing Trenton Patterson as his attorney. The complaint requests general damages according to proof, special damages including medical costs and loss of consortium expenses, costs of suit incurred, and any further relief deemed appropriate by the court.
Judge details are not specified in the document; however, the case is identified under Case Number: 24CV453158.