HONESDALE, Pa. — $16 million will settle a medical malpractice lawsuit after the death of a teenager in Wayne County.
In November of 2022 16-year-old Samson Fluck went to Wayne Memorial Hospital after experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain.
A chest x-ray showed a potential mass, but additional tests were not ordered. That mass turned out to be cancer, and Fluck died a few days after being discharged.
“Our investigation determined that, had the correct diagnosis been made, steroid administration would have shrunken the mass, relieving the pressure on Samson’s aorta and trachea, and then chemotherapy would have offered Samson a greater than 90 percent chance of a cure,” said attorney Matt Casey.
Fluck’s family filed the lawsuit in 2023, the settlement was announced Friday.
In a statement from Wayne Memorial Hospital, CEO James Pettinato said ” We understand that no amount of money could ever bring Samson back to his family. However, we hope this allows the family to focus on their recovery and future well-being”.
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