Settlement Reached in Eye Surgery Lawsuit

An eye surgeon has agreed to pay $2.1 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who claims he was left legally blind after undergoing laser eye surgery. James Dell’Ermo filed the lawsuit against Joseph Dello Russo after having the surgery to correct nearsightedness. An attorney for Dello Russo said they decided to settle the case in order to avoid the uncertainties of a trial. AP, Newsday 07/08/2008