The wrongful death lawsuit Getahun v. Piedmont Eastside Hospital arises out of negligence that led to the death of a two-year-old child.
In October 2024, Maya Getahun was rushed to the emergency department at Piedmont Eastside after she was bitten by ants in her front yard. Despite clear signs of an allergic reaction, medical providers delayed administering life-saving epinephrine for more than 20 minutes. When the emergency room physician attempted intubation, she discovered she did not have appropriately sized pediatric equipment — an error that proved fatal.
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