tldrdailynews.com logo
Tag

Medical Negligence

All articles tagged with #medical negligence

Family files $10 million suit after fatal valve surgery at Kansas hospital
health11 days ago

Family files $10 million suit after fatal valve surgery at Kansas hospital

A daughter is suing HaysMed and Dr. Roberto Cervera for $10 million after her father, Stephen Richter, died Oct. 1, 2024 during an aortic valve replacement at HaysMed. The suit claims negligence across multiple aspects of care, including evaluation, medical history, informed consent, management of cardioplegia, timing, and equipment readiness. Both sides deny wrongdoing; HaysMed has expressed sympathy but cannot comment due to pending litigation, and a venue-change request was denied. No hearing date has been set yet.

via Hays Post|
#health#healthcare#heart-surgery
Lawsuit alleges preventable infection led to teen’s death after wound care misstep
health13 days ago

Lawsuit alleges preventable infection led to teen’s death after wound care misstep

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.

via NBC News|
#health#medical-negligence#necrotizing-soft-tissue-infection
Lawsuit Alleges NICU Fluid Overdose Caused Premature Baby’s Brain Injury
health3 months ago

Lawsuit Alleges NICU Fluid Overdose Caused Premature Baby’s Brain Injury

A Connecticut mother sues Bridgeport Hospital and Yale New Haven Health, alleging a NICU nurse failed to clamp a Dextrose IV, causing a massive overdose to her 31-week preemie that led to brain injuries requiring a brain shunt and lifelong disabilities; the Fairfield Superior Court case seeks damages over $15,000, while the hospital says it is committed to safe care and will not comment on pending litigation.

via courant.com|
#bridgeport-hospital#dextrose-overdose#health
Grandmother's Condition Worsens Due to Ocala Health Group's Inaction
health8 months ago

Grandmother's Condition Worsens Due to Ocala Health Group's Inaction

A grandmother in Ocala is suing a healthcare provider, claiming that delayed diagnosis and inaction allowed her breast cancer to progress to Stage IV, resulting in a worsened prognosis and significant suffering. The lawsuit alleges that medical staff failed to promptly order and act on necessary imaging and biopsies, leading to a delayed diagnosis and treatment.

via Ocala-News.com|
#breast-cancer#diagnosis-delay#health
Patient Dies After 10-Hour CT Scan Delay
healthcare8 months ago

Patient Dies After 10-Hour CT Scan Delay

A lawsuit alleges that a delay of over 10 hours in performing a CT scan contributed to the death of Andrew Gabor from a pulmonary embolism, highlighting concerns about hospital response times and blood clot prevention. The case underscores the importance of timely diagnostics and proactive clot prevention measures, with experts emphasizing the need for vigilance and advocacy to prevent such fatalities.

via San Diego Union-Tribune|
#bloodclot#healthcare#hospital-delay
Family Wins $20 Million in Lawsuit Over Girl's Death from Overdose After Cancer Recovery
health11 months ago

Family Wins $20 Million in Lawsuit Over Girl's Death from Overdose After Cancer Recovery

An 11-year-old girl named Ava Wilson, who had previously beaten cancer, died after being sent home from Advocate Children's Hospital with an excessive dose of pain medications, leading to a lawsuit and a $20.5 million verdict in favor of her family. The case highlighted concerns over medication management and hospital protocols, with the jury ruling her death was preventable due to medical negligence.

via Law and Crime News|
#ava-wilson#child-death#health