Professional Statement:
Mr. Brown joined Flaherty, Sensabaugh & Bonasso, P.L.L.C., in the fall of 2005. His practice emphasizes medical professional liability with a particular emphasis in long-term care litigation. In addition, Ryan has advised clients concerning regulatory and compliance issues such as certificate of need, incorporation, acquisition, HIPAA, and the West Virginia Nursing Home Act.
Practice Concentrations:
Education:
- J.D., West Virginia University College of Law (2005)
- M.S., Criminal Justice, Eastern Kentucky University (2000)
- B.S., Criminal Justice, Fairmont State University (1998)
Court Admissions:
- West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals
- United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia
Representative Legal Work:
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Obtained dismissal for hospital where former patient alleged that his mental health records were disclosed without his approval.
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Obtained a trial verdict for an OBGYN where plaintiff alleged that she was not properly informed of the risks and alternatives to a total abdominal hysterectomy.
Stanley v. Chevathanarat, --- S.E.2d ----, 2008 WL 1848449, W.Va., April 24, 2008 (NO. 33666).
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Obtained a trial verdict for a general surgeon where plaintiff alleged that the general surgeon's decision to remove the patient's gallbladder activated a virus that led to the patient's death.
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Obtained summary judgment for a hospital and nurse in a medical malpractice action where plaintiff claimed he fell out of his hospital bed and fractured his shoulder.
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Obtained dismissal for hospital administration in a medical malpractice action where plaintiff was asking the court to order hospital administration and treating physician to prescribe medication to plaintiff.
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Obtained dismissal for physician and physician's assistant in a medical malpractice action where plaintiff alleged that the physician’s assistant perforated the laintiff's left tympanic membrane.
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Obtained dismissal for a hospital in a medical malpractice action where plaintiff claimed she fell and fractured her shoulder while a patient at the hospital.
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Represented a national home health care provider in the acquisitions of several West Virginia home health agencies ranging in value from $100,000 to $900,000.
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Obtained summary judgment for an employer in a deliberate intent case where plaintiff claimed she sustained injuries resulting from a fall at work.
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Represented a natural gas company in defense of a property damage claim where plaintiffs claimed that a natural gas pipeline caused a stream to overflow and flood plaintiffs's property.
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Favorably represented plaintiffs in a contract dispute where defendant failed to repay a loan for college tuition.
Teaching & Lecturing:
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Adjunct Professor, Internet Criminal Activity, Fairmont State University (2002)
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From Pinstripes to Jail Stripes: Using Prison Inmate Date to Challenge Stereotypes of the White-Collar Crime Offender, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences (2002)
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The Nature and the Problem and the Statistics Relating to Identity Theft, American Society of Criminology (2001)
Community Involvement:
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Holly Evans Memorial Scholarship Fund
Awards & Honors:
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award: Workers’ Compensation, West Virginia University College of Law.
- Alpha Phi Sigma
Reported Cases:
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Stanley v. Chevathanarat, 222 W. Va. 261, 664 S.E.2d 146 (W.Va. 2008)
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