West Coast woman loses both legs, hand due to medical negligence: lawsuit

Key Points:

• After a routine hysterectomy in October 2024, Oregon mother Trisha Stevens developed a severe infection that led to the amputation of both legs above the knee, her right hand, parts of her left hand, lips, and tongue, as well as paralysis and other serious complications.
• Stevens and her husband Brian are suing multiple Portland-area doctors, including Dr. Alvin Nakamura, and Legacy Health for $68.5 million, alleging negligence in diagnosing and treating her post-surgical infection.
• The lawsuit claims Dr. Nakamura failed to review pathology results showing inflammation and did not act on Stevens' worsening symptoms, while hospital staff allegedly delayed appropriate treatment despite signs of severe infection and multiple organ failure.
• Stevens’ quality of life has drastically declined; she is now paraplegic, reliant on her husband for care, and struggles with mobility and daily activities due to her home not being wheelchair accessible.
• Stevens expressed deep emotional pain over losing her independence and the ability to care for her family, emphasizing her determination to live despite the life-altering consequences of the medical complications.