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Family Sues California Hospital After Woman’s Death is Concealed, Body Stored a Year in Cold Storage

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CARMICHAEL, Calif. — In a harrowing discovery, the family of 31-year-old Jessie Marie Peterson learned that she had died and her body had been stored in cold storage for nearly a year after being told by hospital officials that she had been discharged. The shocking revelation came to light through a civil lawsuit filed by Peterson’s family in Sacramento County Superior Court against Mercy San Juan Medical Center, marking a disturbing claim of negligence. Peterson, who suffered from Type 1 diabetes, was admitted to the hospital on April 6 last year. Concerned about her daughter’s … Read more

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

Simmons Hanly Conroy Distinguishes Itself with 33 Attorneys Recognized in 2025 ‘Best Lawyers in America’ List; Three Named ‘Lawyers of the Year’

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ALTON, Ill. — Simmons Hanly Conroy, recognized nationally for its role in representing clients affected by mesothelioma, has announced a significant presence in the latest edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for 2025. Thirty-three of the firm’s attorneys have been listed, augmenting its reputation as a leader in mass torts litigation, particularly relating to asbestos exposure. The firm boasts several partners who have achieved the honor of “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective fields. John A. Barnerd was recognized in Product Liability Litigation within the St. Louis metro area. Similarly, Amy E. Garrett … Read more