AHS facing long list of lawsuits

Posted Jul 11, 2011 7:58 am.

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An annual report reveals Alberta Health Services and the Department of Health Services face 375 lawsuits, with potential liabilities surpassing $1-billion.

The Calgary Herald reports one lawsuit comes after an 11-year-old girl was left blind and disabled after getting treatment for a breathing problem at Alberta Children’s Hospital.

The family is suing the hospital, six doctors and a registered nurse for almost $1-million.

The report says there are a few large class-action suits not on the official list that could increase the liability by another $1-billion, if successful.

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