"Eddie Bernice Johnson's Death at 89 Sparks Family's Lawsuit Over Alleged Medical Negligence"
TL;DR
The family of former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson alleges that medical neglect at a Dallas recovery facility led to her death following complications from back surgery. They claim she was left unattended, leading to an infection, and plan to sue Baylor Scott & White Health System and Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation if a settlement is not reached. Johnson, a significant political figure in Texas, passed away on New Year's Eve at the age of 89 after a career that included being the first Black woman elected in Dallas and serving nearly 30 years in the U.S. House.
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- Eddie Bernice Johnson's family says medical neglect lead to former congresswoman's death The Texas Tribune
- Eddie Bernice Johnson, Trailblazer in Congress and Beyond, Dies at 89 The New York Times
- Eddie Bernice Johnson’s family intends to file suit, alleging negligent care The Dallas Morning News
- Eddie Bernice Johnson died due to 'medical negligence,' son claims; intends to file lawsuit FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth
- EBJ's family alleges medical negligence led to a ‘terrible, painful death,' lawsuit to be filed NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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