| Biography | Debbie Lydon is known as a seasoned commercial litigator and health care attorney, representing clients in state and federal courts, arbitrations, and mediations. She also has represented clients before state and federal regulatory agencies, with broad experience in medico-legal matters generally. With a strong background in health care management, Debbie is sensitive to the complexities of the industry and brings her corporate insights to efficiently manage her clients' matters. Her clients have included The Procter & Gamble Company, LCA vision, Inc., Shelter Insurance Companies, HealthSouth and numerous healthcare providers. Outside the healthcare arena, she has served as trial counsel for entities such as Yamaha, CBS Personnel Services, and SST Bearing Corporation. Debbie has appeared in courts throughout Ohio and Kentucky as well as California, Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, Texas, and Washington. Her cases have involved a broad spectrum of issues including negligence, product liability, fraud and abuse, breach of contract, defamation, bankruptcy, antitrust, trade secrecy, indemnification, UCC transactions, and non-compete violations. She has served as the national Health Care Practice Group Chair for ALFA International. She taught health law courses at the University of Cincinnati College of Law for 10 years, co-authored The Law of Medical Practice in Ohio, and authored numerous publications in the field of health law. Memberships & Affiliations · ALFA International, Health Care Practice Group (past Chair) · Ohio State Bar Association · Kentucky Bar Association · University of Cincinnati College of Law, Board of Visitors Member · CityLink, Board Member · Fetal Medicine Foundation - US, Board Member · Cincinnati Bar Association, Mid-Term Judicial Evaluation Committee Distinctions · Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell · Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® · Selected for the Ohio Super Lawyers® List Experience Riverhills Healthcare, Inc. v. Michael Fletcher, M.D.
Riverhills Healthcare, Inc.
Represented Plaintiff in suit alleging breach of contract and tortious interference with business relationships Litigation Experience
Multiple Clients
Litigation counsel and outside counsel for multiple clients Presentations February 1, 1995, "Basic tools for avoiding malpractice liability in pancreatitis cases, Emergency Legal Briefings, (February 1995) January 1, 1995, "Time is of the essence: Managing spinal cord compression in the ED," Emergency Legal Briefings, (January 1995) December 1, 1994, "Precaution: Prevention's best medicine for bloodborne pathogen exposure," Emergency Legal Briefings, (December 1994) November 1, 1994, "The 'tip of the iceberg': Steering clear of liability for UTs in the emergency department," Emergency Legal Briefings, (November 1994) October 1, 1994, "Knocking at the gate: Gatekeeper system creates liability concerns for ED physicians," Emergency Legal Briefings, (October 1994) September 1, 1994, "Wolves in sheep's clothing: Malpractice aspects of unusual diseases often hinge on diagnosis," Emergency Legal Briefings, (September 1994) August 1, 1994, "An ounce of detection could deflect litigation in small bowel obstruction cases," Emergency Legal Briefings, (August 1994) July 1, 1994, "The bitter and the sweet: Malpractice aspects of diabetes management in the ED," Emergency Legal Briefings, (July 1994) June 1, 1994, "Just when you thought it was safe: Patients can 'stop the clock' running against their lawsuits," Emergency Legal Briefings, (June 1994) May 1, 1994, "Legal liability for overlooked fractures: What you don't see can hurt you and patients," Emergency Legal Briefings, (May 1994) April 1, 1994, "Unmasking the 'Great Imitator': Protect yourself from liability when treating patients poisoned by CO," Emergency Legal Briefings, (April 1994) March 1, 1994, "Using the 'Good Samaritan' defense against ED malpractice claims," Emergency Legal Briefings, (March 1994) February 1, 1994, "'If it wasn't written, it didn't happen': Malpractice liability and ED documentation," Emergency Legal Briefings, (February 1994) December 1, 1993, "Watch your step: Avoiding Lawsuits for management of plantar puncture wounds," Emergency Legal Briefings, (December 1993) November 1, 1993, "Pediatric emergencies: Special needs of children are sometimes overlooked," Emergency Legal Briefings, (November 1993) October 1, 1993, "When 'I told you so' isn't enough - avoiding liability for AMA discharges," Emergency Legal Briefings, (October 1993) September 1, 1993, "Airway management in the emergency department: A situation ripe for malpractice accusations," Emergency Legal Briefings, (September 1993) August 1, 1993, "Prompt therapy, thorough documentation, timely consults key in treating hemophilia in the ED," Emergency Legal Briefings, (August 1993) July 1, 1993, "Learning from mistakes: Resident and intern malpractice in the ED," Emergency Legal Briefings, (July 1993) June 1, 1993, "Managing head trauma: Prompt and proper assessment and planning required,: Emergency Legal Briefings, (June 1993) May 1, 1993, "Aortic dissection and aortic aneurysms: What the ED physician must consider when facing these conditions," Emergency Legal Briefings, (May 1993) April 1, 1993, "Significant legal developments affecting the practice of emergency medicine in the last year," Emergency Legal Briefings, (April 1993) March 1, 1993, "How useful are emergency department observation units?" Emergency Legal Briefings, (March 1993) February 1, 1993, "Electrocardiography in the ED - Testing is not enough," Emergency Legal Briefings, (February 1993) January 1, 1993, "How to cope with the enigma of CHF," Emergency Legal Briefings, (January 1993) December 1, 1992, "Pulmonary embolism: How to minimize the risks for patients and ED physicians," Emergency Legal Briefings, (December 1992) November 1, 1992, "Admitting orders revisited: Survey results and follow up," Emergency Legal Briefings, (November 1992) October 1, 1992, "Triage for emergency patients: Conflicting interests abound," Emergency Legal Briefings, (October 1992) September 1, 1992, "Beware when prescribing benzodiazepines: Heightened precautions must be taken," Emergency Legal Briefings, (September 1992) August 1, 1992, "Testicular torsion: Always an emergency," Emergency Legal Briefings, (August 1992) July 1, 1992, "Medication errors: Simple precautions can help prevent costly consequences," Emergency Legal Briefings, (July 1992) June 1, 1992, "Seeing your way clear of liability when treating ocular emergencies," Emergency Legal Briefings, (June 1992) May 1, 1992, "Treating hypertensive crises in the ED: How to avoid a catastrophe," Emergency Legal Briefings, (May 1992) April 1, 1992, "Intracranial hemorrhages: High morbidity and mortality rates spell 'danger' for patients and ED physicians," Emergency Legal Briefings, (April 1992) March 1, 1992, "Admitting orders for ED patients: Who should write them?" Emergency Legal Briefings, (March 1992) February 1, 1992, "First-time seizures: A perplexing condition with perplexing outcomes," Emergency Legal Briefings, (February 1992) January 1, 1992, "Precautions for avoiding liability when treating cases of poisoning," Emergency Legal Briefings, (January 1992) December 1, 1991, "New rules govern a patient's 'Right-To-Die'," Emergency Medicine Reports Legal Briefings, (December 1991) November 1, 1991, "Elusive nature of appendicitis can cost emergency physicians big bucks," Emergency Medicine Reports Legal Briefings, (November 1991) October 1, 1991, "Gunshot wounds require physician to wear many hats," Emergency Medicine Reports Legal Briefings, (October 1991) September 1, 1991, "Beware when settling malpractice claims: Big brother is watching," Emergency Medicine Reports Legal Briefings, (September 1991) August 1, 1991, "Avoiding conflicts when attending Jehovah's Witnesses in the emergency department," Emergency Medicine Reports Legal Briefings, (August 1991) July 1, 1991, "Headaches: a seemingly simple problem with devastating consequences," Emergency Medicine Reports Legal Briefings, (July 1991) June 1, 1991, "Ectopic pregnancy: A diagnostic shell game," Emergency Medicine Reports Legal Briefings, (June 1991) May 1, 1991, "Asthma patients: A complex picture presented," Emergency Medicine Reports Legal Briefings, (May 1991) April 1, 1991, "Meningitis: Peril in disguise," Emergency Medicine Reports Legal Briefings, (April 1991) March 1, 1991, "Attacking the potential for misdiagnosing or mismanaging patients with myocardial infarcts," Emergency Medicine Reports Legal Briefings, (March 1991) February 1, 1991, "Violent and suicidal patients: special handling required," Emergency Medicine Reports Legal Briefings, (February 1991) January 1, 1991, "Legal issues in the treatment of pediatric orthopedic injuries: referral, consent, and reporting of suspect child abuse," Emergency Medicine Reports Legal Briefings, (January 1991) December 1, 1990, "Confronting legal, ethical, and medical dilemmas when treating HIV-infected patients," Emergency Medicine Reports Legal Briefings, (December 1990) November 1, 1990, "Legal considerations for attending alcoholic or intoxicated patients," Emergency Medicine Reports Legal Briefings, (November 1990) January 1, 1989, The Law of Medical Practice in Ohio. The Lawyers Cooperative Publishing Company, Rochester, New York: 1989 |