Investigating a Suspected Wrongful Death
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On April 9th 2024, Eli Romero passed away suddenly and unexpectedly while being cared for at Banner Desert Hospital in Tempe, AZ. Eli had been struggling with Crohn’s Disease for 5 years, and as a result, he was admitted frequently for emergency care. A few days before his death, Eli had surgery to remove 2 feet of small intestine. He was recovering in the hospital after being stepped down from the ICU. All indications were that he would be recovering and coming home once his surgical wound healed. An NG tube was placed on April 8th. Eli was conscious and communicative after spending a week in the hospital, seemingly being cared for and monitored. On the morning of April 9th, at 7:30am, we were informed that Eli had gone into cardiac arrest. The hospital’s explanation is that his lungs filled with fluid and his heart stopped. We are seeking an independent medical exam and burial expenses. The medical examiner has accepted the hospitals explanation that Eli’s death was natural. We are just hoping to discover the truth, as Eli was otherwise healthy, and his sudden death from fluid in his lungs and cardiac arrest does not follow from his treatment for Crohn’s disease. We are hoping to discover the true reasons for Eli’s death and to support his next of kin at this tragic time.
Organizer and beneficiary
Michelle Goldfoot
Organizer
Portland, OR
Anthony Romero
Beneficiary