It was nearly three years ago that the Phoenix Veterans Administration hospital became ground zero for a nationwide scandal over wait times. Now the first case against the V-A hospital alleging malpractice will head to court. FOX 10’s Liz Kotalik reports.
Regina Honts filed the lawsuit in 2013 against HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Gadsden, stating that her mother, Doris Green, 79 years old, had died from an allergic reaction to an opiate administered by hospital staff, even though there were “clear warnings” she was allergic to such drugs when she was admitted. Doris Green was admitted to HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Gadsden …