Hospital

Hospital Fails to Notify Mother of Daughter’s Death for Over a Year, Lawsuit Claims

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Cleveland, Ohio – A family is seeking justice through a lawsuit after a woman died in a hospital under circumstances that remained undisclosed to her mother for over a year. The case has brought attention to hospital communication protocols and raised questions about the rights of families to timely information regarding the health and safety of their loved, particularly in cases where death occurs. According to court documents filed last month, Sarah Johnson, a 43-year-old Cleveland resident, was admitted to a local hospital in early 2022 for what was described as a routine medical procedure. … Read more

Family Sues Hospital After Missing Sacramento Woman Found in Storage a Year Post Death

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Sacramento, Calif. — A shocking and emotionally charged lawsuit has been filed by the family of Jessie Marie Peterson, a 31-year-old Sacramento resident, who died following a medical episode related to her Type 1 diabetes at Mercy San Juan Medical Center in April 2023. For an entire year, her family was led to believe she had been discharged and was alive, while her body lay unclaimed in a hospital cold storage facility. Peterson’s kin claim their devastating journey began shortly after being falsely informed by hospital staff that she had been discharged. Meanwhile, the truth … Read more

Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital Seeks Appeal in $208 Million Verdict Over Wrongful Detainment of Young Girl and Contributory Role in Mother’s Suicide

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St. Petersburg, FL — Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg is challenging a court’s decision to award $208 million in damages after accusations of wrongful separation of a 10-year-old girl from her family led to her mother’s tragic suicide. The controversial case, involving a young Florida resident Maya Kowalski, gained national attention following its coverage in a Netflix documentary titled “Take Care of Maya” released in June 2023. The massive settlement was determined by a jury in Venice, who concluded that the hospital’s actions were detrimental to both the child and her family. … Read more

Jury Grants $17 Million Verdict to Woman Following Stillbirth Incident at Connecticut Hospital

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Hartford, CT — A Connecticut jury has awarded $17 million to a woman who endured the devastating loss of her baby at birth. The jury found the hospital guilty of medical malpractice, culminating a harrowing ordeal that started in 2019 when the expectant mother was admitted to the hospital. The woman, whose identity remains undisclosed to protect her privacy, was expecting a healthy delivery when she entered the hospital. However, complications arose during labor, which, according to her legal team, were not adequately addressed by the medical staff on duty. The case hinged on critical … Read more