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News in English (USA) / 01.10.2026 / 04:00

Multiple Lawsuits Filed Against Ohio Hospitals for Wrong Leg Amputation

A series of lawsuits have emerged from Ohio, as several women, including a 74-year-old Army veteran, allege their hospitals amputated the wrong leg during surgery. The cases point to significant issues in surgical procedures, with patients claiming they were marked correctly prior to surgery. One prominent case involves a cancer patient who, after having her healthy leg amputated instead of the cancerous one, became a double amputee. The lawsuits raise serious questions about medical negligence and patient safety, as affected individuals seek justice and accountability for these catastrophic errors.
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