A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed against a major healthcare provider, alleging negligence and inadequate care that resulted in severe injuries to the plaintiff. Patricia Calaway initiated legal proceedings on January 10, 2025, in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, targeting Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and associated entities.
The case centers around a surgical procedure that took place on January 24, 2024. According to the complaint, Patricia Calaway underwent a hysterectomy performed by Dr. Christine Garcia at Kaiser San Francisco Medical Center. The lawsuit claims that during and after the surgery, the defendants engaged in actions below the standard of care expected from medical professionals. These alleged acts of negligence led to significant complications for Calaway, including bowel resection and the necessity for a colostomy. The complaint details that as a result of these complications, Calaway suffered physical injuries, loss of bowel function, pain, emotional distress, and other damages.
The plaintiff's attorney argues that Kaiser Foundation Hospitals; Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.; The Permanente Medical Group; Dr. Christine Garcia; and other unnamed defendants failed to comply with California Government Code 855. The lawsuit accuses them of not only providing substandard medical care but also failing in their duty to properly hire and supervise competent medical staff. It further alleges that they did not adequately inform or warn Calaway about alternative treatment methods or potential risks involved with her procedure.
Calaway is seeking general and special damages exceeding $25,000 as compensation for her suffering and losses. She also requests legal interest on any judgment awarded from the date of filing until judgment is rendered. Additionally, she demands a jury trial to address all causes of action presented in her complaint.
Representing Patricia Calaway is James West from Marc J. Bern & Partners LLP. The case has been assigned Case ID CGC-25-621387 in front of the Superior Court of California for San Francisco County.