Angela Cadavid Administrator of the Estate of Felix Mejia et al. vs. Stamford Health, Inc. et al.

Case Background

Plaintiff Angela Cadavid, Administrator of the Estate of Felix Mejia, filed the Medical Malpractice lawsuit on March 4, 2020, in the Connecticut State, Superior Court of Stamford-Norwalk Division (Case number: FST-CV20-6046034-S). Judge Edward T. Krumeich II presided over the case.

Cause

The case involved a medical malpractice claim against multiple healthcare providers. In September 2018, Felix Mejia sought medical care at Griffin Hospital in Derby, Connecticut. He experienced symptoms related to chronic mesenteric ischemia. Despite multiple visits, he was discharged several times. Mejia was eventually admitted for further evaluation. He suffered cardiac arrest and underwent emergency surgery but died on the operating table.

Injuries

Felix Mejia suffered from severe chronic mesenteric ischemia. This condition affects blood flow to the intestines. The plaintiff alleged that the defendants failed to properly diagnose and treat this condition. Mejia experienced severe abdominal pain, nausea, and other related symptoms. His condition worsened, leading to cardiac arrest. The doctors required emergency surgery, during which he died.

Damages

The plaintiff sought both economic and non-economic damages. These included compensation for Mejia's pain and suffering, medical expenses, and loss of life's enjoyment. Angela Cadavid, Mejia's widow, also claimed damages for loss of consortium and