Fusco v. Shannon

Following the death of Anthony Fusco, Sr. (“Mr. Fusco”), appellants, Mafalda Fusco and the surviving children, filed a complaint in the Circuit Court for Prince George’s County against appellees, Kevin Shannon, M.D. (“Dr. Shannon”) and his practice, Hematology-Oncology Consultants, P.A. (“H.O. Consultants”). Appellants alleged that Dr. Shannon failed to obtain Mr. Fusco’s informed consent regarding the risks associated with the administered drug, Amifostine. Appellants further contended that the direct and proximate result of appellees’ failure caused Mr. Fusco to sustain injuries and…