‘We only want the hospital to take responsibility for how they treated us
and ensure that it doesn't happen to another family.’
(Miami, Florida, June 25, 2008) — Today Lambda Legal announced a lawsuit against Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami for the negligent and outrageous treatment towards the family of Lisa Pond, a lesbian whose partner of 18 years and their three children were not allowed to see her as she slipped into a coma and died.
"The treatment that Janice and her children received was outrageous, unethical and discriminatory," said Beth Littrell, Staff Attorney in Lambda Legal's Southern Regional Office based in Atlanta. "Having your worst family nightmare compounded by mistreatment by hospital staff is more than anyone should have to endure."
Beth Littrell, Staff Attorney in Lambda Legal's Southern Regional Office in Atlanta is lead counsel on the case for Lambda Legal. She is joined by co-counsel Donald J. Hayden of Baker & McKenzie, LLP.
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