Woman Sues Univ. Of Md Medical Systems, Alleging Failure to Protect From Infection

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A woman is suing the University of Maryland Medical Systems Corp., alleging it failed to protect her - and 16 others - from a life-threatening, hospital-acquired infection.

Michelle Lynn Smith alleges she was infected with the Acinetobacter bacteria while undergoing treatment for lung disease in 2002, and that hospital officials failed to timely diagnose her condition or file a report of the outbreak with the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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Woman Sues Univ. Of Md Medical Systems, Alleging Failure to Protect From Infection

Michelle's Acinetobacter infection, which almost killed her, caused several life-altering disabilities for Michelle, which included the inability to walk, talk and feel the right side of her body...

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