Ohio woman sues hospital for amputating the wrong leg

A resident of the American state of Ohio sued a hospital where the wrong leg was amputated during surgery.

The woman initially agreed to have part of her right leg amputated, but her left leg was removed at Selby General Hospital.

Hospital management acknowledged the mistake and said that the medical workers involved in the operation no longer hold their positions.

MOSCOW, September 30 - RIA Novosti. A resident of the American state of Ohio is suing a hospital whose doctors amputated the wrong leg during an operation performed in 2025, the New York Times reports, citing court documents.

According to 74-year-old Sharon Jacks, she initially gave permission to amputate part of her right leg. However, in September 2025, her left leg was removed at Selby General Hospital.

As a result of a subsequent operation performed in another medical facility, the woman lost both legs.

In his statement of claim, Jacks charges the defendants (including the hospital itself, as well as the medical and surgical teams) with gross negligence, tortious assault and criminal negligence.

According to the lawyer, the victim demands payment of compensation and penalties, the amount of which is not specified.