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Parents Sue OHSU After Teen Nearly Dies When Replacement Heart Valve Was Allegedly Installed Upside Down

Plaintiffs say delayed diagnosis at OHSU forced a risky transfer that saved the girl's life, with state law capping recoverable damages.

Florida Surgeon Indicted on Manslaughter Charge in Wrong-Organ Death