In a gripping legal battle unfolding in Florida, a patient is taking her medical providers to court over alleged negligence that has left her with worsened hearing. Leslie Larson filed a complaint on March 5, 2025, in the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County against ENTA Westchase, LLC and Dr. Mitchell B. Miller.

Leslie Larson, a resident of Pinellas County, Florida, claims that she suffered significant deterioration in her right ear hearing following a stapedectomy surgery performed by Dr. Miller on November 7, 2023. Larson alleges that both ENTA Westchase and Dr. Miller failed to exercise the appropriate standard of care expected from medical professionals. According to the complaint, Dr. Miller did not adequately assess or diagnose Larson’s pre-operative conditions and risks before proceeding with the surgery. The lawsuit contends that this oversight resulted in severe consequences for Larson’s hearing capabilities post-surgery.

The complaint outlines several breaches of duty by Dr. Miller, including failing to justify the necessity of the stapedectomy surgery and not considering potential side effects given Larson’s pre-existing condition. Furthermore, it accuses ENTA Westchase of neglecting its responsibility to ensure competent risk management and staff competence through proper selection and review processes.