Shamaya Jackson claims her newborn was discharged from the hospital despite having an illness that eventually caused her to “suffer and die”
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- Shamaya Jackson is suing Albany Medical Center after her one-month-old daughter, Milani, died in their care
- She claims that the hospital discharged her daughter twice, leading to a “significant, life-threatening condition” that ultimately caused her death, per the lawsuit
- Albany Medical Center told PEOPLE they were “”unable to comment on matters pertaining to patient confidentiality”
An Albany mom is suing a medical center after her one-month-old daughter died from a “significant, life-threatening condition” that caused her to “suffer and finally die.”
Shamaya Jackson is suing Albany Medical Center for wrongful death, medical malpractice, vicarious liability, and lack of informed consent, claiming she was not told about treatments performed on her daughter Milani, who was admitted to the hospital multiple times in April for respiratory issues.
Albany Medical Center told PEOPLE they were “unable to comment on matters pertaining to patient confidentiality. As the sole children’s hospital in the region, Albany Medical Center cares for more than 1,100 critically ill or injured children annually in its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. Our team of pediatric intensive care specialists is fully trained in the most advanced lifesaving and support techniques available, and compassionate, quality care and patient safety are always our top priority.”…