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The complaint also claimed that the hospital staff did not immediately inform the parents of what happened and only let the parents view the dead child, which was wrapped tightly in a blanket with his head “propped on top of his body in a manner such that those viewing him could not identify that he had been decapitated,” per CNN. The parents allegedly learned four days later what happened.
“This caused immediate, profound emotional and mental anguish for [them]… emotional and mental anguish that they continue to experience and most probably will experience for the rest of their lives,” the complaint said, perWANF.
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“While our sympathies go out to the family, Southern Regional Medical Center denies the allegations in the Complaint referencing the hospital. Since this matter is in litigation, we cannot provide additional statements,” the statement continued.
Ross' attorney Edmond & Lindsay LLP, did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment. Dr. Tracey St. Julian did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.
The lawsuit, perWANF, asks for a jury trial and compensatory and punitive damages, along with $10,000 to cover the cost of their child’s funeral and burial.
source: people.com
