Lansing vs Mahoney malpractice suit

Episode: 1x02 [Still Crazy After All These Years]
Client: Dr. Mahoney
Case: The client was sued for malpractice by Carrie Lansing following the death of her husband during an angioplasty procedure.
CP&S Representation: Denny Crane and Brad Chase
Opposing Counsel: Attorney Kevin Ripley
Presiding: Judge Morgan Baker
Outcome: Settled. Following the dismissal of Attorney Ripley's motion for sanctions against Denny, the plaintiff agreed to take the original settlement offer.
Notes:

• During a pre-trial deposition, Denny questioned Mrs. Lansing about her sex life since her husband's death, prompting her attorney to file a motion for sanctions.
• With Denny's behavior under scrutiny by the firm's senior partners, Paul Lewiston agreed to let Denny argue against the sanctions in open court in the hope that he would falter and open himself up to removal from the firm.