A woman in Chicago filed a lawsuit in Cook County Circuit Court on June 9, naming Present St. Joseph Hospital-Chicago, Dr. Florence Mussat and Presence Chicago Hospitals Network as negligent in injuries she suffered.
According to the complaint, Sharrone M. Travis had liposuction performed on her buttocks. Her lawyers are alleging that surgeons performed the procedure improperly. They are also alleging that hospital staff failed to adequately check on Travis after the procedure. Both of these things contributed to a necrotizing infection post-surgery which caused severe pain.
The plaintiff is seeking at least $50,000 in damages, which is the jurisdictional limitation of the court. She is also seeking court costs. When the lawsuit will begin is unknown at this time.
Cosmetic procedures are options that many people choose to feel better about themselves and boost their self confidence. When cases of negligence occur, the outcome can be devastating.
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