Connecticut couple suing Yale New Haven Hospital in sepsis death of 1-year-old following ER visit
A Connecticut family has filed a lawsuit against Yale New Haven Hospital following the sepsis-related death of their one-year-old child.
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A Fairfield couple is suing Yale New Haven Hospital after their one-year-old son died following an emergency room visit. Coverage from Law and Crime News, The Mirror US, Patch, WTNH, and Daily Voice highlights claims that the child was ignored by staff and inadequately evaluated before discharge.
Reports characterize the infant’s condition as 'drooping' upon arrival at the facility. The litigation focuses on the standard of care provided during the ER visit.
Coverage does not yet specify a court date or a formal response from Yale New Haven Hospital regarding the allegations.
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Quick answers
What is the basis of the lawsuit?
The parents allege medical negligence leading to the sepsis death of their one-year-old child after the hospital discharged him shortly after an ER evaluation.
How long was the child in the ER?
Reports state the child was sent home between 21 and 25 minutes after the medical evaluation began.
Has the hospital responded?
Coverage does not yet specify a response from Yale New Haven Hospital.
Coverage (5)
- 'Drooping' 1-year-old 'rushed through' medical evaluation, sent home less than 25 minutes later to die in crib: Lawsuit Law and Crime News · 89d ago
- CT Parents Sue Yale New Haven Hospital After 1-Year-Old Dies Hours After ER Discharge dailyvoice.com · 89d ago
- Boy, 1, 'ignored' by hospital staff sent home after 21 minutes to die in agony The Mirror US · 89d ago
- Fairfield Family Sues Yale New Haven Hospital Over Childs Death: Report Patch · 89d ago
- Connecticut couple suing Yale New Haven Hospital in sepsis death of 1-year-old following ER visit WTNH.com · 89d ago
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