Heartbreaking: Mom Takes Legal Action Over 17-Hour ER Wait That Cost Her Son’s Life!
A mother from Columbia County is seeking justice for her deceased three-year-old son by suing the Albany Med Health System. She hopes to compel Governor Kathy Hochul to sign a bill that would help families like hers receive the compensation they deserve for wrongful deaths.
Keri-Sue McManus, who has been grieving her son Micah, wants to use her tragedy to raise awareness and ensure that other families don’t face similar issues.
Keri-Sue claims that Micah died after several visits to Albany Med’s pediatric emergency room and doctor’s offices. His health deteriorated after contracting COVID-19 in October 2022, and despite multiple trips to his pediatrician and the ER, his condition worsened. Keri-Sue felt that her concerns were ignored and that no consistent medical professional was addressing Micah’s issues.
On the day of Micah’s death, Keri-Sue spent 17 hours at the ER, encountering different doctors and medical staff. She felt that no one person was fully engaged in Micah’s care. Micah eventually died of a pulmonary embolism on his third trip to the ER.
Determined to hold Albany Med accountable, Keri-Sue has filed a 116-page lawsuit accusing the hospital of medical malpractice and wrongful death. Joe Ciaccio is handling the McManus family’s case at Napoli Shkolnik. Keri-Sue’s aim is not only to seek justice for her son but also to create a sense of accountability that could prevent such tragedies from happening to others.
Keri-Sue is also advocating for the Grieving Families Act, a bill that would expand who can file wrongful death lawsuits and what damages can be claimed, including grief, anguish, and loss of love. The New York legislature has passed the bill for the third consecutive year but has faced vetoes in previous attempts.
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Albany Med has stated that it cannot comment on active lawsuits but emphasizes that it is the only level-one pediatric trauma center in the region. The hospital assures that it is working hard to provide timely care and access to medical services.