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Three senior leaders from Britain's Countess of Chester Hospital have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter amid an investigation into infant deaths linked to Lucy Letby's crimes, highlighting systemic issues at the hospital during 2012-2016.
An 11-year-old girl who had beaten cancer died from an overdose of pain medication after her hospital prescribed excessive doses instead of proper treatment, leading to a wrongful death lawsuit that resulted in a $20.5 million award to her family.
The parents of a baby who was decapitated during childbirth at a Georgia hospital last year have filed a lawsuit, alleging that hospital staff pushed for cremation instead of sending the infant to a funeral home. The baby reportedly became stuck due to shoulder dystocia during delivery, and the hospital has denied any negligence. The case is still under investigation by Clayton County police, and the parents are seeking justice for their son.
The medical examiner ruled the death of a Georgia couple's baby, who was decapitated during delivery, as a homicide caused by "actions of another person." The couple's attorney accused the obstetrician and hospital of not being forthcoming about the cause of death, alleging that the doctor used excessive force during delivery. The lawsuit is still in the early stages of discovery, and the hospital denies the allegations. The case is under investigation by the Clayton County Police Department and may be referred to the District Attorney's Office. The couple has sought counseling and is seeking justice for their son.
The death of a baby who was decapitated during delivery in Georgia has been ruled a homicide by the medical examiner's office, confirming allegations made by the family's attorneys in a lawsuit against the hospital. The baby's father, Treveon Taylor Sr, expressed the family's desire for justice, while the hospital's handling of the situation, including not allowing the family to touch or hold their deceased child, has been criticized. The case may be referred to the district attorney's office for prosecution, and the hospital has cited pending litigation as the reason for being unable to comment.
Disturbing bodycam footage shows the final moments of Jean DesCamps, a 26-year-old Oregon man who died of an overdose after being discharged from a hospital where a doctor presumed he was "playing possum" and suggested police take him to a bus stop. The hospital's actions have led to threats to its federal funding, an internal review, and an "immediate jeopardy notice" from the Oregon Health Authority.
A seven-week-old baby, William Moris-Patto, died from a brain haemorrhage caused by a vitamin K deficiency, which could have been prevented if a routine injection had been administered at Addenbrooke's hospital in Cambridge. The coroner ruled that the failure to provide the injection amounted to neglect and a gross failure in medical care. William's parents have since campaigned to raise awareness about the importance of vitamin K, particularly for premature babies who are at higher risk of deficiencies. The hospital expressed condolences and stated that processes are being reviewed to prevent similar errors in the future.
Colleagues of convicted "Killer Nurse" Lucy Letby were forced to apologize after repeatedly warning the Countess of Chester Hospital in the UK about her potential involvement in several unexplained baby deaths. Despite senior doctors sounding the alarm in 2015, Letby was not removed until a year later, by which point seven babies had been murdered and another six attempted to be killed. Letby was found guilty of murdering five boys and two girls between 2015 and 2016. The hospital is facing criticism for its handling of the case, including delaying the involvement of police and forcing doctors to apologize to Letby. Letby is expected to receive a mandatory life sentence.