HaysMed, doctor sued for $10 million after death of patient during heart surgery
Hays Post • • health
Key Points:
- Taasha Smith has filed a $10 million lawsuit against HaysMed and Dr. Roberto Cervera following the death of her father, Stephen Richter, during an aortic valve replacement surgery in 2024.
- The lawsuit alleges multiple instances of negligence, including failure to properly evaluate Richter’s condition, inadequate informed consent, and failure to provide necessary cardioplegia during the procedure.
- HaysMed and Dr. Cervera have denied any wrongdoing, emphasizing their commitment to high-quality care and expressing sympathy to the family while citing patient privacy and pending litigation.
- The case was filed in Johnson County, with a venue change request to Ellis County denied, and no trial or hearing dates have been scheduled yet.
- Smith’s attorney highlighted that death should not occur from a heart procedure, underscoring the gravity of the allegations against the medical providers.