Ohio Woman Sues After Surgeon Amputates Wrong Leg, Leaving 74-Year-Old a Double Amputee
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Updated · Fox News · Sep 30
Ohio Woman Sues After Surgeon Amputates Wrong Leg, Leaving 74-Year-Old a Double Amputee
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Sep 30
Summary
Sharon Jacks, 74, says Selby General Hospital removed her left leg during a Sept. 19, 2025 operation that was supposed to amputate her cancerous right leg below the knee.
The lawsuit says the right leg was later amputated too, and blames the hospital, surgeon and surgical team for a complete breakdown of basic safety procedures.
Medical records reviewed by Jacks' lawyer indicate the surgeon initially marked the correct leg, while two pre-surgery "time-outs" also should have verified the patient, procedure and site.
Selby General confirmed an avoidable adverse surgical event, said operating-room procedures were not followed, and said those involved are no longer in their positions after a state health review.