Jury awards $1.645M to Heather Barrett after finding Dr. Sprengelmeyer liable for Steve Schwarz's death from MRSA due to antibiotic failure post-surgery.

A jury in Iowa awarded $1.645 million to Heather Barrett, daughter of Steve Schwarz, after finding Dr. Michelle Sprengelmeyer liable for Schwarz's 2020 death. Schwarz died from a MRSA infection due to Sprengelmeyer’s failure to ensure he received necessary antibiotics following surgery. The jury assigned full responsibility to her, highlighting the need for improved communication and care management in medical transitions to prevent similar negligence.

October 24, 2024
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