GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — The parents of a 2-year-old have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Piedmont Healthcare and others, claiming their daughter died “needlessly because of sub-standard medical care” as she experienced an allergic reaction.
According to the complaint, little Maya Getahun died on Oct. 7, 2024. The suit stems from what happened during her visit to Piedmont Eastside Medical Center in Snellville last year. The suit, filed in Gwinnett County on Friday, also lists an ER physician as a defendant.
Getahun’s parents took her to the hospital after she was bitten by fire ants. The complaint states the 2-year-old was experiencing respiratory distress due to an allergic reaction, adding she needed immediate attention…