Navigation Plaintiffs Allege Medical Negligence Against Anesthesiology Group Following Surgery Complications
In a case that highlights the critical importance of medical standards, a couple has filed a lawsuit against a doctor and an anesthesiology group for alleged negligence during a surgical procedure. Rosane and Paulo Beckert initiated the complaint on October 31, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, naming Dr. Ralf Blackstone and Greater Florida Anesthesiologists, LLC as defendants.
The Beckerts’ legal action stems from what they claim was substandard medical care received by Rosane Beckert at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida. The lawsuit accuses Dr. Blackstone of failing to meet professional standards during an anesthetic procedure performed on April 19, 2022. According to the complaint, Rosane Beckert was undergoing surgery for bilateral hallux valgus correction when Dr. Blackstone administered a popliteal nerve block using an allegedly improper technique and formulation. The plaintiffs assert that this led to post-operative complications including pain, weakness, and numbness in her left leg.
The complaint outlines several allegations against Dr. Blackstone: “Negligently using an improperly formulated injection for the popliteal nerve block,” “unnecessarily performing the popliteal nerve block for the procedure on a patient undergoing general anesthesia,” and “failing to recommend and perform a more appropriate ankle block procedure.” These actions are claimed to have breached the standard of care expected from healthcare providers with similar training.
