March 10, 2000
Northeastern U. Ordered to Pay $4-Million to Parents of Student Who Died of Leukemia
Northeastern University must pay $4-million to the parents of a student who died after doctors at the campus health center failed to diagnose her leukemia, a state jury in Boston ruled last month.
The jury found, however, that the two doctors who treated the student, Michel Goldberg, were not negligent.
"The verdict sent a strong message to schools that they have to start paying attention to their students," said Marlene S. Goldberg, Michel's
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