A tragic case has emerged from Palm Beach County, Florida, where a family is suing a medical corporation and two doctors for alleged negligence that resulted in severe, life-long injuries to their infant daughter. On January 24, 2025, Billie Jacques Sr. and Shadae Stoner filed a complaint in the 15th Judicial Circuit Court against Kidz Medical Services, Inc., Dr. Penna M. Reddy, and Dr. Feyisola Awonusonu.

The lawsuit centers around the events of February 23, 2023, when the plaintiffs’ daughter, W.J., who was born prematurely at West Boca Medical Center, underwent surgery for an umbilical hernia. The plaintiffs allege that during the procedure, complications arose due to difficulties with intubation by the anesthesiologist on duty, Dr. Megan Buck. Despite multiple attempts to secure W.J.’s airway during a critical period labeled as “Code Blue,” it is claimed that both Dr. Reddy and Dr. Awonusonu refused to assist with intubation efforts or perform an emergency tracheostomy.

The complaint details how these failures allegedly led to a prolonged lack of oxygen (hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy), resulting in permanent neurological damage to W.J., who now requires lifelong medical care. The parents claim that this outcome was preventable had the defendants adhered to hospital policies and protocols for pediatric resuscitation and difficult airway management.