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Connecticut couple suing Yale New Haven Hospital in sepsis death of 1-year-old following ER visit

Kate and Micheal Hallissey are suing Yale New Haven Hospital following the death of their 1-year-old son, Liam Francis Hallissey. The parents claim hospital staff discharged the child despite life-threatening symptoms. An autopsy linked the death to septic complications from influenza A and rhinovirus.

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  1. Lawsuit continues against Yale New Haven Hospital in child sepsis death

    Kate and Micheal Hallissey are suing Yale New Haven Hospital following the death of their 1-year-old son, Liam Francis Hallissey. The parents claim hospital staff discharged the child despite life-threatening symptoms. An autopsy linked the death to septic complications from influenza A and rhinovirus.

    What's confirmed:

    • Kate and Micheal Hallissey filed a lawsuit against Yale New Haven Hospital after their 1-year-old son, Liam Francis Hallissey, died from sepsis.
    • An autopsy attributed the death to septic complications from rhinovirus and influenza A.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Hospital staff ignored life-threatening symptoms and discharged the child.
    confidence 100%

  2. Fairfield parents sue Yale New Haven Hospital over son's sepsis death

    Kate and Micheal Hallissey filed a lawsuit against Yale New Haven Hospital after their 1-year-old son, Liam Francis Hallissey, died from sepsis. The parents allege hospital staff ignored life-threatening symptoms and discharged the child. An autopsy attributed the death to septic complications from rhinovirus and influenza A.

    What's confirmed:

    • Kate and Micheal Hallissey filed a lawsuit against Yale New Haven Hospital following the sepsis death of their son, Liam Francis Hallissey.
    • The child was 1 year old.
    • An autopsy linked the death to septic complications from influenza A and rhinovirus.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A physician assistant ignored signs and symptoms consistent with sepsis and sent the child home 21 minutes after evaluation.
    • The child exhibited a drooping appearance and an elevated heart rate during the visit.
    • The hospital rushed the evaluation of the child despite his critical condition.
    confidence 80%

  3. Fairfield Parents Sue Yale New Haven Hospital After 1-Year-Old Dies of Sepsis

    Kate and Micheal Hallissey filed a lawsuit against Yale New Haven Hospital after their son, Liam Francis Hallissey, died from sepsis. The parents claim hospital staff ignored symptoms and discharged the child after a brief evaluation. An autopsy linked the death to septic complications from influenza A and rhinovirus.

    What's confirmed:

    • Kate and Micheal Hallissey of Fairfield are suing Yale New Haven Hospital.
    • The lawsuit involves the death of their 1-year-old son, Liam Francis Hallissey.
    • The child was discharged from the emergency room approximately 21 minutes after his evaluation.
    • An autopsy found the cause of death was septic complications of acute influenza A and rhinovirus respiratory infections.
    • The child had a fever of 103 degrees Fahrenheit on December 19.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • A physician assistant wrote in her notes that the child was well appearing.
    • The child was described as drooping during the medical evaluation.
    • Hospital staff ignored symptoms consistent with sepsis.
    confidence 90%