"law & | Order" Harm(1999)

: This episode is widely cited as being based on the 1997 Lisa Smart case in New York City, where a patient died after a medical equipment representative was allowed to operate an unapproved device during surgery.

: Jerry Orbach (Lennie Briscoe), Benjamin Bratt (Rey Curtis), S. Epatha Merkerson (Anita Van Buren), Sam Waterston (Jack McCoy), Angie Harmon (Abbie Carmichael), and Steven Hill (Adam Schiff). "Law & Order" Harm(1999)

The 30 Best 'Law & Order' Episodes From the Franchise - Variety : This episode is widely cited as being

is the 16th episode of the 9th season of Law & Order , originally airing on March 3, 1999. It is notable for its exploration of medical ethics and the legal challenges of prosecuting professional negligence as a criminal act. Core Plot Summary The 30 Best 'Law & Order' Episodes From

The story begins with the violent bludgeoning of , a retired divorce attorney who was still performing pro bono mediation. The investigation initially focuses on his disgruntled former clients, specifically Kelly McFarland , who attacked him because she believed her ex-husband, Dr. Jacob Weiss , had bribed Slattery during their divorce.

: Directed by Richard Dobbs and written by Rene Balcer and Eddie Feldmann . Themes & "Ripped from the Headlines"

: Sam Freed (Dr. Bill Rudnick), Stephen Bogardus (Dr. Peter Michaels), Larry Pine (Dr. Jacob Weiss), and Melinda Wade (Glynis Ward).