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section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-09 17:28 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 18:27 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# Patient sues Ascension Saint Thomas over drug mix-up

One of four patients left paralyzed after an August drug mix-up at Ascension Saint Thomas has sued for negligence, seeking $150 million, according to the lawsuit.

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

## Coverage

- [WSMV 4 (NBC)](https://www.wsmv.com/2026/11/09/nashville-woman-seeks-150-million-lawsuit-over-ascension-saint-thomas-medication-error-heres-what-we-know/), 2026-11-09 17:28 CST: Nashville woman seeks $150 million in lawsuit over Ascension Saint Thomas medication error. Here’s what we know
- [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

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