US EditionMayo Clinic, Patient’s Family Reach Settlement in Failed Heart Transplant Case
The family alleged Mayo Clinic removed Leopold's heart before donor heart inspection, leading to a failed transplant and his death, settling a $75,000 negligence lawsuit.
- Mayo Clinic has reached a settlement with the Leopold family, the family's attorney Brandon Thompson confirmed, adding the settlement is confidential and the family is satisfied with the resolution.
- Earlier this year the family filed a lawsuit accusing Mayo Clinic of medical negligence, medical battery and negligent nondisclosure, alleging the attempted transplant differed from Noah Leopold's consent and sought judgment over $75,000.
- On Aug. 29 Mayo Clinic told Noah Leopold a donor heart was available and he underwent surgery, but after several hours the transplant failed and he was placed on life support.
- In its legal response Mayo Clinic denied all three counts and requested a jury trial, and a Mayo Clinic spokesperson said the health system is unable to comment on the case.
- KARE 11 reported the settlement amid an investigation into the donor heart's origins, noting the heart traveled in an organ care system and raising questions about organ sourcing and transplant protocols at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester.
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Duluth News Tribune
Mayo Clinic, patient’s family reach settlement in failed heart transplant case
ROCHESTER — Mayo Clinic has reached a settlement agreement with the family of Noah Leopold, a patient who died at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester shortly after his heart transplant operations, the family’s attorney confirmed. “The case has indeed resolved,” said attorney Brandon Thompson of Minneapolis-based Ciresi Conlin LLP. “The settlement is subject to a confidentiality agreement, but I can tell you the Leopold family is satisfied with the…
Mayo Clinic, patient's family reach settlement in failed heart transplant case
ROCHESTER — Mayo Clinic has reached a settlement agreement with the family of Noah Leopold, a patient who died at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester shortly after his heart transplant operations, the family's attorney confirmed. "The case has indeed resolved," said attorney Brandon Thompson of Minneapolis-based Ciresi Conlin LLP. "The settlement is subject to a confidentiality agreement, but I can tell you the Leopold family is satisfied with the…
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