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Wrong Leg Amputation Lawsuit

30 Sep

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Ella MorrisonNew York Post
Owen ScottThe Independent
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Wrong Leg Amputation Lawsuit. (2026, October 13). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/45129

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Sharon Jacks was set to have a below-the-knee amputation of her right leg at Selby General Hospital in Marietta, Ohio, on Sept. 19, 2025, but was left shocked when she woke up to her left leg gone, according to the 32-page complaint obtained by WBNS.

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“The mark was still on the correct leg after the wrong leg had been taken off,” Layne claimed.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 30 Sepwording from New York Post

The lawsuit also seeks compensatory and punitive damages for Jacks to cover past and future medical expenses, pain and suffering, emotional distress, permanent impairment, and loss of enjoyment of life.

3 of 3 outletsfirst reported 30 Sepwording from New York Post

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30 Sep
Sharon Jacks was set to have a below-the-knee amputation of her right leg at Selby General Hospital in Marietta, Ohio, on Sept. 19, 2025, but was left shocked when she woke up to her left leg gone, according to the 32-page complaint obtained by WBNS.
3 outlets · New York Post

Coverage 3 articles

30 Sep 74-year-old Ohio woman sues hospital for amputating her left leg. Surgery was supposed to be on her right leg
Times of India
30 Sep Woman who had wrong leg amputated during surgery for cancer treatment sues hospital
The Independent
30 Sep Cancer patient sues hospital after surgeon allegedly amputated wrong leg: ‘Defies explanation’
New York Post

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