What led to George Lubrano's death at Mercy Springfield?

George Lubrano died from complications related to diabetic ketoacidosis after allegedly waiting nearly five hours in the emergency room with critical symptoms.

Who is suing Mercy Springfield and why?

George Lubrano's parents are suing Mercy Springfield, Dr. Patrick Craddock, and Kimberly Wilkerson APRN for medical malpractice and wrongful death.

What does the lawsuit claim about the ER wait time?

The lawsuit claims that George Lubrano waited untreated in the ER waiting room for nearly five hours despite displaying clear symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis.

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Couple Sues Hospital After Son's ER Death

7 Feb

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Summary

Parents sue Mercy Springfield, alleging medical malpractice.
Son died from diabetic ketoacidosis complications in ER.
Lawsuit claims nearly five-hour wait in ER before death.

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.