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3 pelvic floor disorders in women. Dickerson had three visits with Tarnay. Tarnay diagnosed Dickerson with postpartum perineal pain, tenderness in her pelvic muscles, a nerve pain issue, and increased sensitivity. Tarnay recommended a conservative course of treatment and indicated that Dickerson might need perineal revision surgery if conservative measures proved suboptimal. Dickerson also continued to see Bickman until September 11, 2015. In May 2016, Dickerson underwent surgery with another doctor. This surgery, along with physical therapy, alleviated some of her pain. However, Dickerson continued to suffer from chronic pain. She testified that as a result of the pain, her close relationship with her children and her marriage were “destroyed.” She also had difficulty maintaining employment. Plaintiffs’ Complaint Plaintiffs filed this lawsuit in April 2016. The operative third amended complaint asserted causes of action for medical malpractice and loss of consortium against all defendants, and fraud against Bickman on theories of intentional misrepresentation and fraudulent concealment. In October 2020, plaintiffs sought leave to file a fourth amended complaint to assert…