Cardiologist sues psychiatrist, seeks $27 million in damages
A cardiologist in Florida has filed a lawsuit against a psychiatrist who performed electroconvulsive therapy while treating him for depression, Courtroom View Network reports.
Shaul Dadi, MD, a nuclear cardiologist, received the treatment in 2010 when his medical partnership dissolved. Dadi’s lawyer said he refused electroconvulsive therapy five times and only agreed to the treatment after he took antipsychotic medications that impaired his judgment.
The defense argued that electroconvulsive therapy was appropriate because he was at risk for committing suicide. Dadi is seeking more than $27 million in damages, including $20 million in lost wages, according to the report.
Dadi’s lawyer added that Dadi cannot practice medicine or perform daily activities such as driving due to the treatment side effects that have affected his critical thinking and comprehension skills.
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