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Mother of toddler found breathing in hospital morgue after being declared dead speaks out
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Key Points:
- A toddler, Vincent Fiordilino, was mistakenly declared dead at a Gilbert, Arizona hospital after being found unresponsive in a pool, but was later discovered breathing in the hospital morgue over five hours later.
- Vincent suffered severe and permanent brain injuries and significant neurological deficits since the incident, and his family alleges that the time spent in the morgue worsened his condition.
- The family plans to file a lawsuit against Dr. Aryan Toosi, who declared the child dead, questioning his treatment and actions during the incident.
- An investigation by Gilbert Police found no criminal conduct by medical personnel and no charges were filed against hospital staff, while the case is being referred to the Attorney General's Office for further review.
- The hospital and Dr. Toosi have expressed sympathy but declined to comment due to patient privacy and pending litigation, and no charges were filed against the parents after a separate investigation found no evidence of negligence.
