L.A. sheriff's deputies administer aid to stricken attorney
Quick action by two Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies at a downtown courthouse Thursday may have saved the life of an attorney who suffered cardiac arrest while questioning a witness, authorities said.
Deputies Noel Furniss and Juan Rivera administered CPR to attorney Michael Dib when the lawyer collapsed while addressing a witness on the stand at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse on Hill Street. The incident occurred about 11:15 a.m.
According to Lt. Rick Nutt, the two deputies performed CPR for several minutes on the attorney before paramedics arrived at Department 67. Nutt said paramedics believe Dib would have died without the swift action by the deputies.
According to authorities, Furniss had equipped his desk with a breathing mask in preparation for such an emergency. Dib was taken to Good Samaritan hospital, where he underwent surgery, officials said.
-- Richard Winton
Deputies Noel Furniss and Juan Rivera administered CPR to attorney Michael Dib when the lawyer collapsed while addressing a witness on the stand at the Stanley Mosk Courthouse on Hill Street. The incident occurred about 11:15 a.m.
According to Lt. Rick Nutt, the two deputies performed CPR for several minutes on the attorney before paramedics arrived at Department 67. Nutt said paramedics believe Dib would have died without the swift action by the deputies.
According to authorities, Furniss had equipped his desk with a breathing mask in preparation for such an emergency. Dib was taken to Good Samaritan hospital, where he underwent surgery, officials said.
-- Richard Winton
EDITOR'S PICKS:
Some good news for a change, and the officers did a great job.
Posted by: Lornaj | February 04, 2010 at 09:36 PM
Many times we read articles critical of our LACSO Deputies. I'm pleased we have can read something positive about such a fine group of men and women who work tirelessly to serve our community. The work these two Deputies performed in a Basic Life Support situation lessened the damage a Heart Attack can do if not addressed immediately and accuately as they did.
Posted by: Norman Silver | February 04, 2010 at 09:51 PM
Now, I know a lot of you out there are wondering and thinking of posting lawyer jokes. I normaly would laugh. But in this instance, they would be very inappropriate. These two deputies saved a mans life. Lawyer or not, these two are to be congratulated as this lawyer is very thankful to be a live tonight. Please, no jokes.
Posted by: My opinon means nothing | February 04, 2010 at 10:04 PM
Great job by the cops. It's about time our cops get a good story from the press. Without the Police and Sheriff's Departments, our city would be lost. Those cops who saved that man's life are wonderful.
Posted by: Fernando Peraza | February 05, 2010 at 08:48 AM
Great job guys.
Posted by: Life on the BEAT | February 05, 2010 at 03:16 PM
Alright, alright, take it easy. They did a service, and they should be thanked. Remember, however, they get paid, and well, for the service they provide. There are no volunteers here.
And no the City would not be "lost" without law enforcement. Enough with the fall of civilization drama. They helped save a persons life, not put down a rebellion.
Posted by: RTorres | February 18, 2010 at 03:51 AM