Mich. Hospital 'Didn't Do Its Job' For Deaf Patient, Judge Says

By Carolyn Muyskens · January 31, 2024, 5:01 PM EST

A Michigan federal judge on Wednesday pressed counsel for Henry Ford Health System to explain why a deaf patient was not provided with any communication aids during a surgery, seemingly skeptical...

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Case Information

Case Title

Sparks v. Henry Ford Health System et al

Case Number

Court

Michigan Eastern

Nature of Suit

Civil Rights: Other

Date Filed

June 18, 2021

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