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[26 Jan 2010 | One Comment | 47 views]

Family of Amputee Files Medical Negligence Lawsuit

An Ohio family has filed a lawsuit against doctors at two hospitals, claiming their son was not properly treated after his legs were amputated last year. According to the lawsuit, Steven “Blake” Haxton had both of his legs amputated after contracting a flesh-eating bacteria, but that the post-operative care fell “below medical standards” and the family was not “properly informed of a treatment plan.” The lawsuit is seeking at least $25,000 in …