Families File Lawsuit After Sisters Took Wrong Person Off Life Support Thinking It Was Their Brother

Two families are taking legal action after a case of mistaken identity meant two Chicago sisters signed papers to take a man of life support.
Families File Lawsuit After Sisters Took Wrong Person Off Life Support Thinking It Was Their Brother
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Isabel van Brugen
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Two families are taking legal action after a case of mistaken identity meant two Chicago sisters signed papers to take a man they thought was their brother off life support.

Chicago and Mercy Hospital is being sued by the two families who are demanding justice after the alleged mix-up.

Isabel van Brugen
Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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