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Nichelle Nichols Estate Wins $13M Lawsuit
6 Jun
Summary
- Estate awarded $13 million in lawsuit.
- Suit alleged improper treatment at Gila Medical Center.
- Nichols was star of 'Star Trek' as Lt. Uhura.
The family of Nichelle Nichols, the iconic Star Trek actress, has been awarded $13 million after a jury ruled in their favor in a wrongful death lawsuit. The legal action targeted Gila Medical Center in Silver City, New Mexico, where Nichols received treatment in 2022.
Nichols, celebrated for her groundbreaking role as Lt. Uhura on "Star Trek" and in its subsequent films, was reportedly suffering from a heart condition. The lawsuit claimed that she did not receive adequate care during her visit to the emergency room.
Following her ER visit, Nichols was transferred to an assisted living facility, where she passed away hours later at the age of 89. Gila Medical Center has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the jury's substantial award.
