Last year, Jeopardy!Brayden Smith, a former champion, was unexpectedly the victim of a family tragedy. The young man In February 2021, diedHe died at 24 from complications after an abdominal surgery. Now, nearly one year after his death, Smith’s parents are taking legal action against the hospital where he died. According to reports, they’re in the process of suing the medical facility.
St. Rose Dominican Hospital, Siena Campus in Henderson, Nevada, is the hospital at the receiving end. Deborah and Scott Smith brought suit in state court against several doctors and nurses as well as Dignity Health, claiming negligence and malpractice. According to Fox 5 KVVU-TVThe Smiths want $15,000 in punitive or compensatory damages. However, details are still being shared.
According to the news outlet Brayden had ulcerative colitis. He was admitted for surgery in January 2021. After being discharged, Smith apparently fell and was sent back into the hospital. There, he died of blood clots. Smith claims that he did not receive anticoagulants within a short time after his operation. This is why doctors and nurses have been accused of not meeting medical standards.
Dignity Health spokesperson says company is reviewing the case, but has not commented on the litigation. Robert Murdock, an attorney representing the Smith family, issued a statement explaining why his clients seek legal restitution.
This isn’t just a death case. Brayden was suffering before he died. This is because the hospital, its nurses and the home nurse failed to educate and take care this young man with a brand new ostomy.
Viewers first began watching Brayden Smith’s Jeopardy! stint back in December 2020, and it didn’t take long for him to make an impression. His vast knowledge quickly won over fans from Henderson, Nevada. He finished his run with $115,798. He appeared during the Super Bowl, making his run even more memorable. Alex Trebek hosted the last episodeHe is sadly 2020: DeathsFollowing a battle against cancer. Fans enjoyed Smith’s effortsHe was subsequently renamed many times. “Alex’s Last Great Champion.”
Following the death of his family, there were many tributes. Jeopardy!Fans and former contestants. James Holzhauer memorialized his fellow game show alum with a social media post and made a donation to a memorial fund for students in Nevada, which was established by the Smiths’. Holzhauer later revealedOver $140,000 was raised in donations. The game show honored the deceased competitor. During its Tournament of Champions.
The lawsuit has not provided any additional details beyond the ones mentioned above. At this point, it’s unclear as to when the general public can expect an update on the litigation.