A lawsuit has been filed alleging a New York woman was allowed to end life support for a man she believed to be her brother. According to the complaint, St. Barnabas Hospital misidentified the man when he was admitted, leading the plaintiff to believe he was her brother. After weeks at his bedside, the woman gave consent to end life support for the man. The lawsuit states, “as a result of the defendants misinformation and negligent conduct the plaintiff has suffered severe emotional harm and injuries.”

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From the Texas Trial Lawyers Association news release.