A harrowing tale of alleged medical negligence has emerged from Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Patricia M. Smith and her husband, William Smith, have filed a lawsuit against St. Clair Hospital and Dr. Daniel M. Austin, D.O., claiming severe injuries resulting from inadequate medical care. The complaint was officially filed by their attorney, Matthew J. Scanlon, on February 8, 2023.
According to the complaint, Patricia Smith was admitted to St. Clair Hospital on February 5, 2023, with symptoms including diminished appetite, generalized weakness, altered mental status, and cognitive impairment. Despite her alarming condition and history of hypertension and other health issues, the plaintiffs allege that the hospital staff failed to properly diagnose and treat her for a hypertensive emergency. Instead, they focused on chronic nutrition issues stemming from a previous surgery.