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healthlegal20 days ago•9 min saved

Ohio Woman Sues Hospital After Surgeons Amputate Wrong Leg During Cancer Treatment

Sharon Jacks, 74, filed a lawsuit against Selby General Hospital in Ohio after surgeons amputated her left leg instead of her right during a cancer treatment procedure in September 2025. The error left her a double amputee after she later had the correct surgery performed at another facility. The hospital admitted to procedural failures and removed the involved staff, while Jacks seeks damages for negligence and battery.

via The New York Times|

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healthlegal2 years ago•2 min saved

"Family Alleges Medical Negligence in Tragic Death of Ex-Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson"

The family of former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson alleges that medical negligence at a Dallas rehabilitation facility led to her death from an infection. After back surgery, Johnson was reportedly left in her own feces, leading to a severe infection in her spine. The family's attorney has announced the intention to file a lawsuit against Baylor Scott & White Health System and Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation. Despite the facility's statement of commitment to working with the family, the case is distressing as Johnson had hoped to recover from the complications. She served in the House for 30 years and was a prominent figure in Congress.

via The Associated Press|

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