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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Couple blames health service provider for husband's eye injury

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CHICAGO — A couple is suing Berwyn health care providers, alleging negligence led to injury. 

Edward J. Kirsh and Mindy K. Kirsh filed a lawsuit April 1, in the Cook County Circuit Court against MacNeal Hospital in Berwyn, registered nurse Jessica Karwowski,and Loni Beumer, alleging they failed to properly observe the surgical preparation to protect from risk of injuries.

According to the complaint, on Sept. 2, 2015, Edward J. Kirsh sustained injuries of a personal and pecuniary nature when he was undergoing surgery for obstructive sleep apnea. The plaintiffs allege the defendants used a materials during the surgery with a high risk of injury to Kirsh's eyes.

The Kirshes seek a trial by jury and more than $50,000. They are represented by attorney Keith A. Hebeisen of Clifford Law Offices PC in Chicago.

Cook County Circuit Court Case number 2016L003335

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