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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Woman unable to walk, sues hospital after surgeon operated on the wrong knee
A woman is suing her surgeon and the hospital that left her unable to walk or play with her children after they operated on the wrong leg. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] Talia Foster, 33, of Toledo, is suing the University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC) and the orthopedic surgeon that operated on the wrong knee in 2023, according to our CBS-affiliate WTOL in Toledo. Instead of operating on her injured left knee for what was supposed to be a routine ACL repair, Dr. David Sohn removed a healthy tendon from her right leg. TRENDING STORIES: Argument leads to deadly shooting in Fairborn, police say Former school staffer who pleaded guilty to sexual relationship with student sentenced to prison 6-year-old hit, killed by car in Harrison Township 'He never marked the right leg. It was just never discussed,' Foster said. Her surgeon confirmed the error in Foster's medical records: 'After harvesting the first of two hamstring tendons, I was notified that we had started operating on the incorrect knee. We stopped surgery and contacted patient's family (mother). I explained our error and asked whether she wished for me to proceed. She said yes.' Her mother, Barbara Foster, said she remembers the phone call with Dr. Sohn during the surgery. 'I'm still in shock like, 'Wait a minute.' He said, 'Well, since we already have this tendon out, should I go ahead and do the left knee?' He said, 'I don't want to waste the tendon,'' her mother said to WTOL. Our CBS affiliate, WTOL, cited the National Institutes of Health policy on wrong-site surgeries, stating they are rare but preventable through communication and compliance with surgical protocols. The Joint Commission has recommended a 'Universal Protocol,' since 2003 that requires site marking while the patient is awake and a two-minute 'time out' before surgery to confirm the procedure, site, and patient identity, as reported by WTOL. Foster's left knee, the one she was supposed to get surgery on initially, was visibly marked with the surgeon's initials. Foster said the hospital itself didn't realize the mistake initially, and it remains unclear how her right knee became the surgical target, according to WTOL. Foster said her doctors have told her the ACL surgery on her left knee was a failure, and she now suffers nerve pain in her right leg. She has sought treatment with new doctors to manage her ongoing pain, but it's just a temporary solution to try to ease 'the constant burning and pain,' she said to WTOL. Foster said she can no longer work after a decade of service as an employee at Stellantis. She's on disability and said she is unable to care for or play with her two-year-old and eight-year-old children. 'She said she'd rather cut her legs off. What good is having something when you don't have any stability in them? You're falling downstairs, you can't carry your kid. Who wants to live like that?' Foster's mother said. According to her doctors, Foster will need a full knee replacement on her left leg, and her right leg may never fully recover. 'Just being able to run with my kids, that's my best hope. Being able to have the stability I had before this. But it's hard to have that type of hope,' Foster said. Neither UTMC nor Dr. Sohn has commented, citing the pending litigation, according to WTOL. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Yahoo
Mass. beekeeper killed in crash while working in Ohio
A Southwick man has died after a crash in Ohio, where his beekeeping company was working this week. William Crawford III, 35, the founder of New England Apiaries, was working alongside a road in Oregon, Ohio, around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday when the forklift he was using to help other workers load a company vehicle was struck by a 20-year-old driving a Chevy Silverado pickup truck, local TV news station WTOL reported. He was taken to the hospital and later died. The driver of the truck was wearing a seatbelt and uninjured, according to WTOL, and the crash remains under investigation. Crawford, who was known locally as the creator of Billy C's Raw Honey, told MassLive in 2017 that he had first gotten interested in beekeeping in 2005 at 15 years old, when he took a course offered by a regional beekeeping organization. In addition to the honey, which is sold at Big Y supermarkets and other retailers in the area, New England Apiaries rents out its bee colonies to pollinate crops around the country. Viewing hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 11 with a funeral service at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 12, both at Full Gospel Church in Westfield. DOGE team can access Social Security systems, US Supreme Court rules Springfield Pride headliner Dawn Richard told 'Diddy' jurors of threats, violence, abuse Mass. teacher arrested, accused of faking degrees and military history Chicopee police cruiser spotted in Philadelphia causes social media buzz Lil Wayne releases new album 'Tha Carter VI,' announces 2025 tour - Here's how to buy tickets Read the original article on MassLive.
Newsweek
25-05-2025
- Newsweek
Crime Podcaster Convicted of Felony Crimes
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Ashli Ford, a true crime podcaster based in Eerie County, Ohio could end up in prison after being convicted on multiple felony charges, following a Facebook post which threatened public officials. Newsweek has reached out to the Eerie County Sheriff's Office via email for comment. Why It Matters Ford is the host of ALLEGEDLY: with Ashli Ford, in which she discusses legal cases and controversies. The podcast's description reads: "Through in-depth investigative journalism and compelling interviews, we tackle political corruption, dark media, corporate scandals, human trafficking and more. Our goal is not only to unveil these injustices but also to inspire action and drive positive change." Stock image showing police tape. Stock image showing police tape. GettyImages/JaysonPhotography Though true crime podcasts have at times played a crucial role in advancing criminal investigations there have been tensions between true crime podcasts and law enforcement in the past. Officials have expressed concern about a lack of formal training, and there is an apprehension that podcasters might not always grasp the nuances of criminal investigations or the implications of publicizing sensitive information. What To Know Ford, 40, was found guilty on Thursday, May 22nd on four counts of intimidation stemming from a 19-count indictment, according to court documents obtained by the outlet WTOL. Sixteen of the charges were felonies, including intimidation, extortion and telecommunications fraud. The other three were misdemeanor falsification charges. Ford was acquitted of these remaining 15 counts. Each of the third-degree felony intimidation convictions carry a sentence of between 9 to 36 months in prison under Ohio law, as well as a fine of up to $10,000. These charges are linked to a Facebook post Ford made on September 22, 2023. In this post, she accused several Norwalk city officials of corruption including Mayor David Light, law director Stuart O'Hara, safety and service director Michael White and former police chief David Smith, all of whom testified for the prosecution during the trial. The post read in part, "I will slowly crumble the reputation [of] every single person who stands in the way of justice," "I will escort you to your demise in a manner more akin to Malcolm X than Martin Luther King Jr," and "This is your VERY LAST opportunity to end this in a respectable manner." The post was seen as an attempt to intimidate public officials and witnesses who were involved in a criminal case against Ford, as per WTOL, who reported that at the time the post was made, Ford was facing two criminal falsification charges in Norwalk Municipal Court, following allegations of corruption and evidence planting within the Norwalk Police Department. She was acquitted of these. What People Are Saying Ashli Ford, in a Facebook post on May 23: "I am honored to be your voice! Thank you so much for being mine. Your support means everything to me. I am okay. God built me to withstand storms like this. I continue to walk in faith and without an ounce of fear. The actions throughout my life will always defend me." What's Next Ford is due in court for sentencing on Wednesday, July 16.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
Man from Venezuela accused of pretending to be teen enrolled in Ohio high school
A man was arrested on Monday after it was revealed he was reportedly masquerading as a student at an Ohio high school. [DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] In a letter sent to parents and community members, Perrysburg Schools Superintendent Thomas Hosler said a man believed to be 24 years old was arrested on felony forgery charges, our CBS affiliate in Toledo, WTOL, reported. The man, identified in jail records as Anthony Emmanuel Labrad Sierra, is accused of enrolling at the high school while claiming to be a 16-year-old student in January 2024. TRENDING STORIES: Major hospital network targeted by cyberattack, experiencing system-wide issues Police investigating after 2 people found dead in hot tub Savannah Chrisley says family was 'unfairly targeted' because of their celebrity status WTOL reported that Sierra presented himself as an unaccompanied minor and enrolled under the name 'Anthony Labrador.' His enrollment was in accordance with federal and state requirements for students who do not have legal guardians or are homeless. He also allegedly applied for and received several documents while enrolled at the district. WTOL reported that those documents included a driver's license, Social Security number, and federal Temporary Protective Status from the United States Immigration Department. The superintendent also said Sierra applied under the Labrador name for a visa and even had his guardianship granted to a Perrysburg family by the Wood County Juvenile Court. That family contacted the district about the alleged fraudulent identity on May 14 after they got information that he wasn't a minor. The district confronted Sierra about it, but he denied the claims and referenced his birth certificate, which WTOL reported included a birth date that would make him 17 as of May 14. An investigation was conducted by the Perrysburg Police Division. In a statement to WTOL, police revealed Sierra was from Venezuela. 'Through our investigation and working with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, it was discovered that Anthony Emmanuel Labrador Sierra, a 24-year-old from Venezuela, had used fraudulent documents to enroll in Perrysburg Schools, and was posing as a 17-year-old high school student,' police said. Sierra was arrested during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 on Monday. He's been booked into the Wood County Jail. [SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Coca-Cola workers reach deal after three-week strike over labor disputes: 'Best and final offer'
Coca-Cola workers recently went on strike over alleged unfair labor practices, including rising health care costs, low wages, and unsafe working conditions. The protests notably come as the company faces growing criticism for rolling back its environmental promises. Coca-Cola workers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, recently went on strike after negotiations with the company turned sour. The workers' union said the strike soon expanded to Toledo, Ohio, because the company sent a negotiator from Toledo to Fort Wayne to bargain on its behalf. According to Toledo news station WTOL, the strike involved drivers, merchandisers responsible for stocking products on store shelves, and employees at the bottling facility. Workers first went on strike after the company allegedly proposed increasing health insurance costs during contract negotiations but refused to provide workers with information regarding the specifics of the increase. During the early days of the strike, the company reportedly made a "last, best, and final offer" to Fort Wayne employees of a minimum wage increase of 1 cent per hour in Years 2, 3, and 4 of employment. Union members unanimously rejected the proposal, according to WTOL. Fort Wayne Union President Ehren Gerdes told WTOL the offer was a "smack in the face," adding that the union filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board, accusing Coca-Cola of bargaining in bad faith. The strike ended after nearly three weeks when a deal was made, according to Fort Wayne news station WANE. The beverage company is making further concessions to its workers that were not fully disclosed in the report but included a four-year cap on health care costs. "We are satisfied with the contract," Gerdes told WANE. "It moves Coke forward to meet the other area standards of the other beverage companies." The strike comes at a challenging time for Coca-Cola, especially regarding environmental progress and commitments. The company recently quietly abandoned its pledge to make 25% of bottles returnable or refillable by 2030 and reduced its recycled material target from 50% by 2030 to between 35% and 40% by 2035. Additionally, nearly 900 cases of Coca-Cola Original Taste were recalled last month after customers found plastic in their soda cans. The incident raised concerns about product safety and quality control. Would you work for a company that doesn't have a sustainability strategy? No Only if the pay is good Only if I couldn't find another job Only if the company is working to develop a plan Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. The company is also under fire for being named the world's biggest polluter of plastic waste for the sixth year in a row. Despite these challenges, Coca-Cola has made progress on its environmental initiatives, including the development of hydrogen-powered vending machines and the incorporation of recycled plastics into its bottles. The company has also made strides to improve its water management and accessibility and switched to renewable energy at some facilities. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
