Couple Sues Hospital After Son's ER Death

A Texas couple has filed a lawsuit against Mercy Springfield, alleging medical malpractice and wrongful death. Their 24-year-old son, George Lubrano, died on December 16, 2024, in the hospital's emergency room. The suit claims Lubrano, a Type 1 diabetic, presented with severe symptoms including vomiting, back spasms, and critically high blood sugar over 500.

Despite exhibiting symptoms consistent with diabetic ketoacidosis, the lawsuit states Lubrano remained in the waiting room for nearly five hours. Staff allegedly attributed his breathing difficulties to hyperventilation, and failed to address his malfunctioning insulin pump or extremely high glucose readings.

Lubrano's condition worsened, leading to unresponsiveness and cardiac arrest. CPR and resuscitation attempts by Dr. Patrick Craddock were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at 6:01 p.m. from complications related to diabetic ketoacidosis.

Mercy Springfield has expressed condolences and stated they are working towards a resolution. The hospital declined to comment on the employment status of the physician and nurse named in the suit.