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5 days ago
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Abby Lee Miller Suing Hospital for Allegedly Leaving Catheter in Her Body
This new lawsuit that Abby Lee Miller filed against a Los Angeles hospital is like something straight out of a nightmare. New court documents show that Abby has accused two surgeons of leaving a catheter inside her body, and now she wants them to pay for their alleged malpractice. Keep on reading for all of the details of this disturbing update from the Dance Moms star. According to a report from TMZ, the Dance Moms star is suing Cedars-Sinai Marina del Rey Hospital in Los Angeles, along with two doctors, for a spinal surgery performed in 2020. The surgery went smoothly, but then she started experiencing 'abdominal pain and discomfort.' She went back to the doctors who performed her surgery to alert them of a potential complication. Abby said that the doctors ignored her complaints but eventually performed a CT scan. That's when they discovered a 'retained catheter' inside her body. It's like the doctors left a souvenir from the spinal surgery. Naturally, TMZ reached out to the hospital to try to get a comment on this fiasco. They couldn't say much on the pending litigation, but they wanted to reiterate that patient safety is important to them. Keep that in mind if you have an upcoming procedure there. 'Cedars-Sinai cannot comment on pending legal matters. Also, due to federal and state privacy laws, Cedars-Sinai cannot discuss any patient's medical treatment,' the statement read. 'However, the care and safety of our patients, staff, and visitors are always Cedars-Sinai's top priorities. We are dedicated to ensuring that we meet the highest standards of care for all those we serve,' they concluded. Meanwhile, Abby is demanding the hospital fork over $1.4 million. She's suing for medical negligence, professional negligence, and medical battery. Stay tuned for updates as this plays out in court. TELL US – DO YOU HAVE ANY WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT FOR ABBY AS SHE BEGINS THIS LEGAL FIGHT? The post Abby Lee Miller Suing Hospital for Allegedly Leaving Catheter in Her Body appeared first on Reality Tea.
NBC News
6 days ago
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'Dance Moms' star Abby Lee Miller says catheter was left in her abdomen for years, sues hospital
" Dance Moms" star Abby Lee Miller sued a prominent Los Angeles hospital on Tuesday, alleging that doctors left a foreign object in her body after performing surgery. Miller, known for her starring role on the hit reality TV show, is suing Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and two doctors for medical malpractice, professional negligence and medical battery. The 59-year-old former reality star alleges that the physicians left a catheter inside of her abdomen after she had spinal surgery in 2020. She is seeking nearly $1.5 million in damages. "Abby Lee Miller suffered for years from an object left inside of her during spinal surgery; despite complaints to various physicians, not one ordered imaging of any kind to diagnose the source of her pain," Nadine Lewis, Miller's attorney, said in a statement. Since the surgery in 2020, Miller — who is paraplegic — said she repeatedly reported the discomfort to physicians who "systemically dismissed her chronic pain and let her suffer for years with a catheter inside of her abdomen," the suit reads. Miller's abdominal discomfort "had escalated into persistent and debilitating pain, impacting her quality of life on a daily basis" by March 2024, according to the suit. Later that year, while she was seeking care for an unrelated issue at a different hospital, she was referred to an emergency room for the pain. Two days later, in June 2024, a CT scan revealed that a foreign object was inside her abdomen, the suit says, and she had the bright blue catheter surgically removed. "This is not just medical battery, it reflects a larger, devastating truth: women's pain is too often ignored or dismissed by the very professionals sworn to care for them," Lewis said. "Abby's case is a chilling reminder: even when women are vocal and visibly in distress, their pain is still not believed." A spokesperson for Cedars-Sinai said in a statement that the hospital can't comment pending legal matters nor discuss any patient's medical treatment due to federal and state privacy laws. "However, the care and safety of our patients, staff and visitors are always Cedars-Sinai's top priorities," the hospital said. "We are dedicated to ensuring that we meet the highest standards of care for all those we serve." A receptionist for Dr. Hooman Melamed, one of the physicians Miller is suing, hung up the phone when asked if the doctor would like to comment. Dr. Paul Dwan, the other physician cited in the suit, declined to comment.
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6 days ago
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'Dance Moms' Abby Lee Miller Slams L.A. Hospital For Leaving Object In Her After 2020 Surgery
Abby Lee Miller has sued a prominent Los Angeles-area hospital for malpractice, accusing them of failing to honor a proper duty of care. The former "Dance Moms" star filed a legal complaint against Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital and two of the facility's doctors for leaving a foreign object inside her body during a 2020 operation. According to Abby Lee Miller, she felt that following the surgery, the hospital and its medical practitioners did not listen to her concerns. Her issues with the famous facility come years after battling a long list of health problems. In her legal complaint against Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital, Miller revealed she underwent a spine surgery five years ago. She noted two doctors were in charge of the operation, and everything seemed fine until she noticed concerning symptoms. Miller claimed she experienced abdominal pain and discomfort, but her complaints were allegedly brushed off by multiple doctors, including the two responsible for her surgery. She continued to endure the intense symptoms until one of her medical reps decided to perform a CT scan. The scan, per Miller, revealed a "retained catheter" had been left inside her body after the spine operation. On that note, she sued the hospital and the two doctors involved for medical negligence, professional negligence, medical battery, and more. She also asked for at least $1.4 million in damages, per TMZ. A spokesperson for Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital addressed the lawsuit in a statement to the outlet, claiming the medical facility could not comment on pending legal matters or share details about a patient's medical treatment. Although the facility could not address Miller's lawsuit, the representative claimed that the hospital has always prioritized its patients' wellbeing and never dabbled in malpractice. "We are dedicated to ensuring that we meet the highest standards of care for all those we serve," the spokesperson said. The legal drama between the hospital and Miller follows various medical issues. Woman's Day covered the media personality's health struggles, reporting that she underwent a gastric bypass surgery in 2017 to increase the results of her weight loss journey. Miller became focused on shedding the extra pounds in 2015 after a diabetes diagnosis. A month after the gastric bypass surgery, Miller was found guilty of bankruptcy fraud and was sentenced to one year in prison. However, her failing health allowed her to be released eight months later, and she regained her freedom with a new body. Miller reportedly lost 100 pounds during her time in prison, and she declared that she was no longer diabetic after prison doctors discontinued her diabetes medication. In April 2018, she was rushed to the hospital for an unknown thyroid condition that later left her paralyzed from the neck down. Doctors initially performed an emergency surgery, believing she had a spinal infection, but she was eventually diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma. The rare but aggressive type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma needed 10 rounds of chemotherapy and months of rehabilitation before Miller was declared cancer-free in 2019. However, she needed to use an electric wheelchair to move. Although her health problems were significant, Miller was more disheartened by her time behind bars for bankruptcy fraud. In 2022, The Blast covered her reaction to those who abandoned her in her time of need. The media personality slammed her former co-stars from "Dance Moms," claiming the parents of the children she coached did not support her throughout her incarceration. She condemned their actions as ingratitude, saying: "Shame on you after what I did for you, for your children…helped make you a lot of money. You couldn't come to visit me for eight and a half months?" According to Miller, she received tons of letters from children in other countries, yet not a single message came from the families she helped rise to fame. She slammed them for using her as a stepping stone, claiming they wouldn't have made it without her. Miller's medical negligence lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital isn't the first time she has sued a Los Angeles-area facility for improper care. In 2022, she filed a legal complaint against a hotel in L.A. called Hampton Inn and Suites and requested that they pay over $20 million in damages. The choreographer claimed she suffered emotional and physical injuries during her stay at the hotel in March 2020. She noted her room's sliding bathroom door crashed on her head while attempting to free her wheelchair, which got caught under it. Miller alleged the "300+ pound door" pinned her down for six to twelve minutes before the hotel's staff heard her cries for help. She was rushed to the hospital for treatment and blamed the hotel for delaying her healing from a previous cancer surgery. Will Abby Lee Miller emerge victorious in her lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital?
New York Post
6 days ago
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‘Dance Moms' star Abby Lee Miller sues Cedars-Sinai, claims doctors left catheter in her abdomen
Abby Lee Miller has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital in Los Angeles and two doctors over shocking allegations related to her 2020 spinal surgery. According to TMZ, the 'Dance Moms' star, 59, claimed that doctors left a catheter component in her abdomen during the procedure over four years ago. 7 Abby Lee Miller at Netflix's 'A Man in Full' screening in Los Angeles in April 2024. Variety via Getty Images Miller alleged that after the seemingly successful surgery, she 'began suffering from abdominal pain and discomfort.' She said she shared her distress with multiple medical professionals, including the two doctors who performed her surgery, but they 'largely ignored' her complaints. Her attorney, Nadine Lewis, told Page Six that doctors 'systemically dismissed her chronic pain and let her suffer for years.' 7 Abby Lee Miller visits the New York Post in March 2025. Paige Kahn for Page Six 7 Abby Lee Miller attends the 11th annual Reality TV Awards in Nov. 2024. Getty Images After a doctor performed a CT scan on Miller, it was allegedly discovered that a 'retained catheter' was inside her body from the surgery, her lawsuit claimed. To prove her allegations, Miller in her lawsuit included a photo of the catheter after it was removed. She also shared a photo of what she claimed is 'the outline of a foreign blue object embedded beneath her skin, surrounded by scar tissue.' 7 A photo of the catheter that was allegedly in Abby Lee Miller's abdomen. Abby Lee Miller Miller is suing Cedars-Sinai, as well as Dr. Hooman Melamed and Dr. Paul Dwan, who performed her spinal surgery, for medical malpractice, professional negligence and medical battery, according to TMZ. She is reportedly asking for at least $1.4 million in damages. The Post has reached out to Miller and Cedars-Sinai for comment. 7 Abby Lee Miller in 'Dance Moms' in 2013. Cedars-Sinai told The Post in a statement, 'Cedars-Sinai cannot comment on pending legal matters. Also, due to federal and state privacy laws, Cedars-Sinai cannot discuss any patient's medical treatment. However, the care and safety of our patients, staff and visitors are always Cedars-Sinai's top priorities. We are dedicated to ensuring that we meet the highest standards of care for all those we serve.' 7 Abby Lee Miller attends Us Weekly And Pluto TV's: Reality TV Stars Of The Year in Oct. 2024. Getty Images Miller's attorney told Page Six, 'In California, the law requires a patient to send a 90-Day Notice to healthcare providers prior to filing a lawsuit. The doctors and hospital had 90 days to settle this matter without it being made public. The doctors didn't respond in any manner. The hospital only acknowledged receipt of the letter.' Lewis added: 'With 1 in 5,500 patients having foreign objects left in them during surgery annually, Abby intends to use her wide-reaching platform to bring attention to this matter.' 7 Abby Lee Miller at The New York Post in NYC on March 4. Paige Kahn for Page Six In 2018, Miller underwent emergency spinal surgery for an infection, which led to her being diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, a rare and aggressive form of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. After undergoing chemotherapy, she had a second surgery on her spine in November 2020. Miller has been bound to a wheelchair since her cancer diagnosis.
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6 days ago
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Abby Lee Miller Sues Cedars-Sinai Hospital, Claims Doctors Left Catheter in Her Body
Abby Lee Miller's accusing a prominent Los Angeles-area hospital of malpractice ... claiming the doctors who performed surgery on her left a foreign object in her body. The "Dance Moms" star is suing Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital and two doctors in relation to a 2020 surgery she got on her spine. While the surgery appeared to have been successful, Abby says she began suffering from abdominal pain and discomfort ... distress she says she shared with multiple medical professionals, including the two doctors who performed her surgery. Miller claims her complaints were waved away and largely ignored ... until she says one of her doctors finally performed a CT scan. According to Abby, the CT scan revealed a "retained catheter" she says was left inside her body after the surgery. She's suing for medical negligence, professional negligence, medical battery and more ... and asking for at least $1.4 million. ALM's been in a number of doctors' offices over the past few years because of her battle with Burkitt lymphoma, a rare type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. The disease has affected her mobility, and she now uses a wheelchair in order to get around. A spokesperson for Cedars-Sinai tells TMZ ... "Cedars-Sinai cannot comment on pending legal matters. Also, due to federal and state privacy laws, Cedars-Sinai cannot discuss any patient's medical treatment." The spokesperson continues ... "However, the care and safety of our patients, staff and visitors are always Cedars-Sinai's top priorities. We are dedicated to ensuring that we meet the highest standards of care for all those we serve."
