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COOK COUNTY RECORD

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Woman's family claims inadequate care at Advocate Sherman Hospital resulted in ruptured aorta

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CHICAGO — A woman's family is suing Advocate Sherman Hospital, of Elgin; Dr. Michael Sims; CEP America Illinois LLP; and CEP America-Illinois P.C., alleging that insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries and negligence.

J. Kathleen Huge, special administrator of the estate of Kristen Huge, filed a complaint on Jan. 25 in Cook County Circuit Court against the defendants, alleging they failed to provide proper medical care to Kristen Huge.

According to the complaint, the plaintiff alleges Huge suffered a seizure resulting in the deterioration of her health. She alleges the defendants failed to properly evaluate Huge's condition and discharged her from the hospital, which resulted in a ruptured aorta.

The plaintiff seeks judgment against the defendant in an amount greater than $50,000 plus court costs. She is represented by David Nemeroff of Nemeroff Law Offices, Ltd. in Chicago.

Cook County Circuit Court Case number 2017L000935

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