"Family Accuses Hospital of Medical Negligence in Eddie Bernice Johnson's Death"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KERA News
The family of the late former U.S. Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson is planning to sue Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, alleging medical negligence that led to an infection and ultimately contributed to Johnson's death. After back surgery, Johnson reportedly suffered from poor post-operative care, including being left unattended in unsanitary conditions, which her family believes caused a severe infection. Despite the hospital's statement of commitment to working with the family, the family's attorney criticized Texas's cap on noneconomic damages for medical negligence and emphasized the family's desire to prevent such incidents from happening to others. Eddie Bernice Johnson's funeral is scheduled for Tuesday at Concord Church in Dallas.