Family Alleges Medical Negligence in Death of Former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson

Johnson, the first nurse elected to Congress, died from an infection allegedly caused by neglect at a Texas rehabilitation center.

Former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson died due to an infection allegedly caused by medical negligence at the Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation in Fort Worth, Texas.
Johnson's family alleges that she was left unattended in her own feces and urine, leading to the infection.
Johnson, the first nurse elected to Congress, had initially sought care for her back and had a successful back surgery in early September.
The family's attorney has given notice to Baylor Scott & White Health System and Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation of their intention to file a lawsuit for medical negligence over her death.
Johnson served in the House for three decades, was the first Black chief psychiatric nurse at Dallas’ Veterans Affairs hospital, and became the first Black woman to chair the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.