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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Northwest Community Hospital, others accused of negligence in bowel surgery

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CHICAGO — An estate administrator is suing Northwest Community Hospital, NCH Medical Group, Advanced Surgical Associates, Dr. Daniel Conway and a physician assistant for alleged negligence.

Jorge Bermudez, independent administrator of the estate of Lucy Bermudez, filed a complaint on Oct. 2 in Cook County Circuit Court, alleging Lucy Bermudez sustained small bowel injuries after undergoing surgery in May 2016. The plaintiff holds the defendants responsible for allegedly failing to properly recognize Lucy Bermudez's medical condition before continuing with a medical procedure.

The plaintiff seeks judgment against the defendants for medical, drug and incidental expenses, general damages, court costs and any further relief this court grants. He is represented by Goldstein, Fluxgold & Baron P.C. in Chicago.

Cook County Circuit Court case number 2017L009972

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