Immediately after the operation, Knecht experienced excruciating pain, she said in her lawsuit and medical board complaints. Court records show he denied the allegations in Knecht’s lawsuit, including that the off-label use of the Seri mesh was inappropriate. Lehfeldt and his insurance company ultimately settled Knecht’s lawsuit for $1 million, without admitting liability. In December 2016, the medical board closed its investigation of Lehfeldt without pursuing disciplinary action. AdvertisementA spokesman for the medical board declined to comment.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 01, 2021 12:02 UTC