Dominique Page filed a wrongful death and negligence lawsuit in November against UF Health and 14 employees of UF Health Shands Hospital, with more than 18 cited failures by the hospital.
The lawsuit comes 19 months after the death of Page’s son, 2-year-old De’Markus Page, who was admitted for rhinovirus/enterovirus. The toddler died in March 2024 following an overdose of potassium, according to the lawsuit.
The toddler was admitted to the hospital with dangerously low levels of potassium after continued crying, diarrhea and decreased oral intake. According to the lawsuit, Page was a picky eater and likely on the autism spectrum. He was also underweight for his age at 21 pounds…