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"Canton Woman's Lawsuit Will Test Covid Immunity Law for Healthcare Providers"

By Paul Foster
Published November 9, 2022 at 12:19 PM EST
Mission Hospital and HCA are accused of gross negligence and reckless misconduct.
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Mission Hospital and HCA are accused of gross negligence and reckless misconduct.

Politics Editor for Smoky Mountain News, Cory Vaillancourt, talked to More to the Story about Canton resident Ashley Smathers. Smathers blames Mission Hospital for the now serious health conditions of her baby, who was delivered at the hospital in 2020. Cory explains how a bill passed by the N.C. General Assembly pertains to this lawsuit that seeks a number of listed damages. This interview originally aired on Oct. 5, 2022.

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Paul Foster
Paul brings you regional news during NPR's Morning Edition from 7 to 9 weekdays, the "Friday Feature" on Fridays and "More to the Story" on Wednesdays. Curating WNCW's Art Break and public service news rounds out his commitment to the communities we serve.
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