EDWARDSVILLE — A wrongful death lawsuit was filed against Alton Memorial Hospital after a patient developed an ulcer, which allegedly contributed to his death.
EDWARDSVILLE — A patient claims a physician with OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center negligently performed a cholecystectomy, causing her to suffer injuries.
EDWARDSVILLE — A diabetic patient claims he suffered a surgical wound infection after Saint Anthony's delayed his follow-up treatment by terminating his physician.
The following cases categorized as "labor" cases were on the docket in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on Sept. 4. All case details are allegations only and should not be taken as fact:
The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois reported the following activities in the suit brought by Sheilar Smith against OSF Healthcare System on Sept. 4.
Ruth The parties in a defamation of character suit filed by a former hospital nurse claiming rumors led to his firing have requested a protective order.
A Madison County woman had to endure multiple surgeries after doctors left an eight-inch detached bone fragment in her back, according to a recently filed lawsuit.
A Madison County general surgeon allegedly allowed a metallic object to remain in the abdomen of a female patient following a surgery, according to a recently filed suit.
Ruth The plaintiff in a defamation of character suit against Saint Anthony's Health Center and two of its employees has filed a second amended complaint.
The independent administrator of a deceased man's estate filed suit against Rosewood Care Center of Alton, alleging the man died after developing pneumonia, septic shock, multiple organ failure, malnutrition, dehydration and a severe urinary tract infection.
The wife of a deceased man blames doctors at Saint Anthony's Health Center and Barnes-Jewish Hospital for causing her husband's death after she says they left a drainage pipe in his abdomen.
