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Neurosurgeon sues hospital after 12-month-old patient’s tragic death

FLINT, Mich. — A neurosurgeon is taking legal action against Hurley Medical Center, claiming retaliation after he raised concerns about patient safety following the death of a 12-month-old child. Dr. Sudesh Ebenezer filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan last Monday.

Dr. Ebenezer contends that he was removed from his position on the Neurosurgery Trauma Panel and call schedule after the incident in December 2022. His complaint alleges that the hospital staff “lost track” of the child, who sustained a traumatic head injury, leading to his demise.

The lawsuit states that on the evening of December 9, 2022, Dr. Ebenezer was summoned to assist in treating the child, only to learn that the surgery was canceled due to a supposed medical evacuation. The child, however, remained at Hurley, and staff failed to locate him.

Dr. Ebenezer reported that during this critical time, essential diagnostic tests were not performed. This inaction allegedly prevented him from being able to operate on the child immediately, which may have contributed to the outcome.

“Hurley staff failed to obtain a CT scan of the child’s head despite being advised to do so,” the complaint states, underscoring a series of missed protocols that Dr. Ebenezer discussed with various Hurley employees before the child’s death on December 10, 2022.

In the suit, Dr. Ebenezer claims Hurley shifted the blame for the incident onto him to silence his complaints. He alleges that his first amendment rights were violated, and his contract with the Shah Practice Group was breached, leading to significant financial and reputational harm.

Following the incident, he received a letter from Hurley’s trauma medical director that claimed his actions raised “patient safety and quality of care concerns.” Dr. Ebenezer is seeking compensatory damages for earnings lost and injunctive relief.

A spokesperson for Hurley Medical Center did not respond to a request for comment about the lawsuit.

Dr. Ebenezer’s case highlights severe concerns surrounding patient safety and hospital protocol.

Shooting erupts at Dundalk party, leaving multiple victims hospitalized

TOWSON, MD – Early Saturday morning, the Baltimore County Police Department responded to a shooting in the 8000 block of Gough Street. Officers arrived at approximately 12:20 a.m. and found a 16-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Another 16-year-old male sustained a laceration to his upper body. Both juveniles were transported to an area hospital for treatment.

Officers later learned that an adult male also walked into a local hospital with a gunshot wound. Police have opened an investigation into the incident.

Detectives believe the shooting occurred during a party at the location. The search for suspects is ongoing.

Authorities are asking for any information related to the shooting. Anyone with pertinent information is encouraged to contact the Baltimore County Police Department’s violent crimes detectives at 410-887-4636.

In addition, Metro Crime Stoppers is offering rewards for information related to felony offenses. Anonymous tips can be submitted by phone at 1-866-756-2587 or through their website.

This incident has raised concerns in the community regarding safety during public events. The investigation continues as officials work to gather further details.

A chaotic party leads to gunfire and injuries, shaking the Dundalk community.