A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed, drawing attention to alleged surgical misconduct at a San Francisco hospital. On March 6, 2025, Felipe Colin lodged a complaint in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco, against Dr. Man-Kit Leung and St. Francis Memorial Hospital, accusing them of medical negligence and battery.
The lawsuit details a troubling account where Felipe Colin underwent a tonsillectomy on September 13, 2024, at St. Francis Memorial Hospital under the care of Dr. Man-Kit Leung. Colin alleges that during this procedure, his uvula was removed without consent or medical necessity. The complaint states that this unauthorized removal was not documented in the operative report nor sent for pathological examination as required by California regulations. As a result of this alleged negligence, Colin has suffered from persistent sore throat, swallowing difficulties, and other complications that have significantly impacted his quality of life.
Colin's legal representation argues that Dr. Leung and the hospital breached their duty to provide reasonable care during the surgical procedure. The complaint accuses them of performing an uvulectomy—a procedure substantially different from the agreed-upon tonsillectomy—without obtaining proper informed consent from Colin. This act is classified as medical battery under California law because it involved a surgical intervention that was neither discussed nor authorized by the patient.
The plaintiff seeks compensatory damages for both general and special damages due to the physical and emotional distress caused by the defendants' actions. He also demands reimbursement for medical expenses incurred as a result of the injuries sustained during the surgery and anticipates future costs related to ongoing treatment needs. Additionally, Colin requests pre-judgment interest and any further relief deemed appropriate by the court.
Representing Felipe Colin is attorney Markus B. Willoughby from Willoughby Law Firm, Inc., based in Santa Cruz, California. The case is being heard under Case No. CGC-25-623035 in front of judges at the Superior Court of California in San Francisco County.