Ohio Woman Sues 9 Defendants After Wrong-Leg Amputation Leaves Her a Double Amputee
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Updated · The New York Times · Sep 29
Ohio Woman Sues 9 Defendants After Wrong-Leg Amputation Leaves Her a Double Amputee
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Sep 29
Summary
Sharon Jacks, 74, sued Selby General Hospital, her doctors and other staff after her left leg was amputated in September 2025 when she had consented to removal of her lower right leg.
Four months later, another Ohio hospital amputated the correct leg, leaving Jacks a double amputee and prompting claims of gross negligence, battery and reckless conduct in a 32-page complaint.
The lawsuit says records showed two surgical "time outs" were performed, but the team still operated on the wrong extremity despite basic verification procedures meant to confirm the patient, procedure and site.
Selby General, part of Memorial Health System, told a local TV station that operating-room procedures were not followed and said the workers involved are no longer in their positions.
Jacks and her husband seek unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, alleging permanent disability, pain, emotional distress and other losses tied to the error.