Marilyn Williams v. Peter Fries, M.D., and Eye Surgeon Associates, P.C.




Case Name:	Marilyn Williams v. Peter Fries, M.D., and Eye Surgeon Associates, P.C.
Case Number:	LACE135706
Date of Trial:	08/26/2025	Venue:	Scott County

Casetype/Claims:	CIVIL LAW - PERSONAL INJURY - MEDICAL/DENTAL MALPRACTICE

Judge:	Elizabeth O’Donnell

Plaintiff's Counsel:	Howard Edwin Zimmerle	Defendant's Counsel:	Frederick T. Harris, Diana Kenney, and Sarah Elizabeth Moody

Verdict:	For Defendant

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Statement of Case: This is a medical malpractice case. The Plaintiff, Marilyn Williams, was treated by Defendant Dr. Peter Fries and his employer, Eye Surgeons Associates on multiple occasions through 2019 and 2020. At various times Dr. Fires prescribed eyedrops or topical medication containing steroids to Ms. Williams. Plaintiff claims that this medication made Ms. Williams’ intraocular pressure (IOP) rise. Plaintiff further alleges that Dr. Fries was negligent in not properly responding to the raised IOPs, and that his negligence caused Ms. Williams to develop glaucoma. The Defendants deny that Dr. Fries was negligent, deny that the medication caused her glaucoma, and allege that Plaintiff is not injury to the extent claimed.

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Official Jury Verdict Form:
Verdict Form - Williams.PDF

Documents of interest: (when available)	Jury Instructions - Williams.PDF

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