Atlanta Hospital Faces Lawsuit Over Lost Skull Fragment

Patient sues Emory University Hospital after being charged for synthetic replacement and additional surgeries.

Fernando Cluster underwent emergency brain surgery at Emory University Hospital in 2022.
Hospital staff lost the removed skull fragment, necessitating a synthetic replacement.
Cluster was charged over $220,000 for the synthetic implant and subsequent medical procedures.
The synthetic implant caused an infection, requiring further surgery.
Cluster and his wife are seeking compensation for medical expenses and emotional distress.