Family of Texas woman who died while pregnant sues Paxton, doctors over denied abortion
The lawsuit says doctors failed to offer a life-saving termination as Walker’s condition worsened, and her family blames Texas abortion restrictions and state officials.
- On Tuesday, the family of Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit in Bexar County District Court against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, alleging "deliberate indifference, discrimination, and medical mistreatment" caused her 2024 death at age 37.
- Walker, who was 20 weeks pregnant, suffered from preeclampsia in 2024—a life-threatening condition her doctors recognized. Texas' near-total abortion ban allegedly created legal uncertainty among providers, complicating her care.
- Medical records show doctors acknowledged "delivering the baby" may be the best treatment for preeclampsia, yet the lawsuit claims staff repeatedly refused Walker's requests for an abortion while disregarding her deteriorating health.
- The lawsuit marks the first legal action over a death linked to Texas' abortion ban, with plaintiffs seeking a jury trial and damages while arguing the state's abortion laws violate the state constitution.
- Attorney General Ken Paxton, currently running for Senate, faces accusations of using his office to "stoke a culture of fear," as this case highlights the broader impact of abortion restrictions on medical care.
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Pregnant woman’s death in Texas caused by state’s abortion ban, lawsuit says
The family of a Texas woman who died from a pregnancy-related complications is suing state Attorney General Ken Paxton and the hospital where she was treated, claiming the state’s ban on most abortions killed her.
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