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"Family of Late Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson to Sue Hospital over Alleged Negligent Care"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Dallas Morning News

The family of former Dallas Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson plans to sue Baylor Scott & White Health System, claiming negligent care at their rehabilitation center contributed to her death from a bone infection. Johnson, a pioneering Black congresswoman and the first registered nurse elected to Congress, died at 89. Her family alleges she was left unattended in unsanitary conditions, leading to an infection. The family's lawyer has sent a pre-suit notice to the hospital and hopes for a resolution that includes establishing a foundation in Johnson's name.

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"Eddie Bernice Johnson's Death at 89 Sparks Family's Lawsuit Over Alleged Medical Negligence"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Texas Tribune

The family of former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson alleges that medical neglect at a Dallas recovery facility led to her death following complications from back surgery. They claim she was left unattended, leading to an infection, and plan to sue Baylor Scott & White Health System and Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation if a settlement is not reached. Johnson, a significant political figure in Texas, passed away on New Year's Eve at the age of 89 after a career that included being the first Black woman elected in Dallas and serving nearly 30 years in the U.S. House.

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