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This is RIS Hatton with the Becker
Spine and Orthopedic Podcast.

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Here's your daily interesting news
briefing for today. January 19th,

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A woman is suing cast for based Wyoming
Medical Center and two physicians for

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wrongful death on behalf of her husband
who had spine surgery in 2018. K two.

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Radio reported January 18th.

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The case went to trial January 17th.

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The report said Tanya Meek filed the
lawsuit against neurosurgeon, Dr.

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Lee Warren,

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an anesthesiologist and W M C in 2020

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and is seeking $15 million in damages. Ms.

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Meek's, late husband Calvin Grindr had a

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microdisectomy July 23rd, 2018.

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Her lawsuit alleged Dr. Warren tore Mr.

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Grindr's abdominal aorta near
his lower spine causing quote,

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undiagnosed hemorrhaging,
and the report said

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after surgery he had low blood
pressure and a high heart rate.

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The report said his condition continued
to deteriorate and he had a second

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surgery hours after his spine procedure.

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He passed away in the intensive
care unit. Later that day.

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Ms.

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Meek's lawsuit alleged multiple acts of
knowle negligence and her late husband's

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surgery and post-surgical care.

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The report said she alleged physicians
didn't recognize he was in shock when he

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went into the post anesthesia care unit,

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failed to obtain imaging and didn't take
him back to the OR when his vital signs

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showed signs of shock.

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Wyoming Medical Center didn't immediately
respond to a January 18th request

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for comment from Becker's

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