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id: 26291f1d7c
section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-09 18:27 CST
updated: 2026-11-10 18:53 CST
status: reported
outlets: 4
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# Woman sues Ascension Saint Thomas over August drug mix-up

A woman sued Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown, alleging negligence, recklessness and medical battery over an August drug mix-up, according to the lawsuit.

Section: [Health](/nashville/section/life.md) · Entities: [Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown](/nashville/wiki/ascension-saint-thomas-midtown.md)

## Coverage

- [NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS)](https://www.newschannel5.com/news/newschannel-5-investigates/first-lawsuit-filed-against-ascension-saint-thomas-following-drug-mix-up-that-left-4-patients-paralyzed), 2026-11-09 18:27 CST: First lawsuit filed against Ascension Saint Thomas following drug mix-up that left 4 patients paralyzed
- [FOX 17 WZTV](https://fox17.com/news/local/nashville-woman-and-family-suing-ascension-saint-thomas-hospital-after-drug-mix-up), 2026-11-10 06:49 CST: Nashville woman sues Ascension Saint Thomas, alleging drug mix-up left her paralyzed
- [WKRN News 2 (ABC)](https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/ascension-saint-thomas-medication-error-lawsuit/), 2026-11-10 08:41 CST: Ascension Saint Thomas faces $150 million patient lawsuit after medication mix-up
- [WSMV 4 (NBC)](https://www.wsmv.com/2026/11/11/78-year-old-victim-sues-ascension-st-thomas-damages-heres-why-her-gains-may-be-limited/), 2026-11-10 18:53 CST: 78-year-old victim sues Ascension St. Thomas for damages, here’s why her gains may be limited

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