In a tragic case that underscores the critical importance of medical oversight, Jonathan Levy has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Bethesda Hospital Inc., Dr. Minesh Patel, and the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees. The complaint was lodged in the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County on November 4, 2024. The defendants are accused of negligence leading to the untimely death of Wisnel Charles.

The case revolves around events that transpired in June 2022 when Wisnel Charles was admitted to Bethesda Hospital East with severe abdominal pain and other symptoms. After undergoing surgery for a bowel obstruction, Charles’ care was overseen by Dr. Minesh Patel and resident physician Teresa Koger under the supervision of Florida Atlantic University’s residency program at Bethesda Hospital. The lawsuit claims that both Dr. Patel and Koger failed to provide adequate medical care following a fall Charles suffered while hospitalized, which ultimately led to his death from acute cardiopulmonary arrest on June 27, 2022.

According to the complaint, despite being informed that Charles had hit his head during the fall, no CT scan was ordered by Dr. Patel or Koger to assess potential injuries. This omission occurred even after concerns were raised by nursing staff about the lack of such diagnostic orders. The lawsuit alleges that this failure constituted a breach of professional medical standards and directly contributed to Charles’ death.

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