A shocking case of alleged medical negligence has surfaced, involving severe accusations against a group of healthcare providers in Palm Beach County, Florida. The lawsuit, filed by Barbara Morello and her husband Jose Santiago on July 29, 2024, in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, targets Dr. Carla DiPiero, Dr. Eliane Bitar, Wellness First LLC, and WomenFirst LLC doing business as Wellness First.

According to the complaint, Barbara Morello sought treatment at Wellness First on December 21, 2022, for shoulder pain. Dr. Carla DiPiero recommended and administered Ozone therapy and Prolozone therapy despite these treatments not being approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for any medical condition in the United States. The plaintiffs allege that Dr. DiPiero failed to perform necessary diagnostic evaluations or recommend less invasive treatments before proceeding with these therapies.

The lawsuit details a series of alarming procedural errors during the administration of these treatments. For instance, it is claimed that sterile techniques were not adhered to—an uncapped syringe was dropped on the floor and then used after merely being wiped with an alcohol swab. Additionally, expired medications from multi-dose vials were allegedly used without proper aseptic techniques.