Medical lawsuits are often a precarious process, as it can often come down to a singular incident that could have its own very particular and unique circumstances. However, it’s not always going to be quite so simple as this. For example, there is now a case ongoing against Porter Adventist Hospital, which is being sued by over 60 people.
This comes down to issues with their sterilization process. Apparently, the problem stems from how the company manages the cleaning and management of its equipment before and after treatment. One such example comes from the Wriston family, where Thomas Wriston, 78, had suffered a series of infections, including a cough and a fever, after going in for treatment.
Sadly, Thomas eventually died from the incident culminating in the mass lawsuit that is taking place. His death was a result of sepsis, pneumonia, anemia, kidney injuries, and respiratory failure.
The complaint is being brought forward by 20 spouses and 67 patients in total and comes after Porter had revealed significant issues with how surgical equipment was being cared for after treatment was administered.
Indeed, Bill Suarez, a patient, has had to go for seven knee surgeries due to the extent of his infection. He even suffered from necrotic tissue that developed after surgery in Porter back in 2017. With several forms of bacteria in his knee including a form often found in pregnant woman’s vaginal and rectal areas.
Several people, including Rebecca Brown, suffered from post-treatment conditions such as Sepsis after they have done for treatment. It has caused some people, including Brown, to avoid seeking hospital treatment until it is absolutely necessary, such is their loss of trust in the medical quality that is being given.
Speaking about it, Brown said: “I have severe PTSD with surgeries. I don’t even like getting my blood drawn anymore. I have no trust in any of the hospitals that are anywhere near us. And no amount of therapy can ever get that trust back,”
The case is likely to be one that goes on for some time, given the sheer number of people involved. The story, though, is still developing. We will bring you more about the incident and the progress of the case as it progresses.
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