Lawsuit alleges preventable infection led to teen’s death after wound care misstep
TL;DR
An 18-year-old Oregon teen died from a necrotizing soft tissue infection after doctors at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center treated a puncture wound without removing pine needles and debris, leading to severe infection, amputation of his arm, and death. His family has filed a $100 million lawsuit against the hospital and two doctors, alleging negligence in initial treatment and wound management.
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