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Sharon Jacks, 74, said she went into surgery for the amputation of her lower right leg last year, but her left leg was removed instead.
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Sharon Jacks, 74, stated that her left leg was amputated instead of her lower right leg during surgery in 2025.
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Claim Maker
Sharon Jacks
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2025"
}
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Legal Medical
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Created
October 1, 2026 at 3:00 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
October 1, 2026 at 3:00 AM (1 week ago)

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Ohio Woman Sues Hospital After Wrong Leg Is Amputated
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/amputee-wrong-leg-lawsuit-ohio.html

A 74-year-old Ohio woman is suing a hospital and doctors for negligence after her left leg was amputated instead of her right. She later underwent a second surgery to remove the correct leg, becoming a double amputee.

Medical Malpractice Amputation Lawsuit Hospital Negligence Patient Safety Ohio

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