Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Against Revitalize Health & Wellness
Overview
An Odessa man, his mother-in-law, and his late wife’s former partner have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Revitalize Health & Wellness and a registered nurse. The lawsuit alleges that Revitalize and the nurse provided substandard care, resulting in the death of the patient, Ashly Flores.
The Allegations
On April 2, 2023, a Revitalize employee, Mayra Colorado, a registered nurse, visited the home of Raul Palma III, Ashly Flores, their two children, and the child she shared with Alfredo Acosta. At that time, Colorado administered a rapid infusion of at least 951 cubic centimeters to Flores in less than 30 minutes, resulting in Flores suffering a seizure and cardiac arrest. She was transported to the Medical Center Hospital, where she died a few hours later.
According to the lawsuit filed in Ector County District Court, the death certificate lists fluid overload and rapid infusion of intravenous solution as the cause of death. Palma, Acosta, and Ginia Rivera Flores, Flores’ mother, allege that Revitalize “violated the duty of care it owed to Ashly Flores” and that Colorado “violated the standard of care she owed” Flores.
Negligent Care
The lawsuit asserts that the nurse did not properly assess or observe Flores during the infusion, did not ask her about any pre-existing medical conditions or medications she was taking, and did not determine the appropriate rate of infusion. Furthermore, the nurse allegedly did not render “timely and appropriate medical treatment” to Flores to stop the infusion.
Punitive and Compensatory Damages Sought
The plaintiffs in the case, Palma, Acosta, and Flores’ mother, are seeking unspecified punitive and compensatory damages on their own behalf and on behalf of Flores’ two youngest children and the child she shared with Acosta.
Conclusion
This wrongful death lawsuit is a tragic reminder of the importance of providing proper medical care and the devastating consequences when standards of care are not met. The case highlights the importance of diligent and attentive care in the healthcare industry.
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