Family of Bronx Woman Killed by Roommate Plans $20 Million Lawsuit Against NYC
The family of a 55-year-old woman who was brutally beaten to death by her roommate at a Bronx public hospital is set to sue the city for $20 million. Cynthia Vann, who was undergoing liver treatment at Lincoln Hospital in September, was attacked by her roommate Racquel Haughton, leaving her in critical condition for over two weeks before she succumbed to her injuries.
Hospital staff have been accused of negligence, withholding information about Vann's deteriorating condition, and failing to keep her safe. The family claims that hospital officials were not forthcoming with them about the reasons behind Vann's severe head trauma, which ultimately led to her death.
"We intend to litigate this matter and will use every tool at our disposal to uncover the truth about what occurred and the failures that led to Cynthia's tragic death," said John Elefterakis, the family's attorney. "Somebody needs to answer for this."
The city's health agency, New York City Health and Hospitals, has denied any wrongdoing, stating that Lincoln Hospital is committed to the safety of its patients, staff, and visitors. However, the family claims that the hospital failed to provide adequate care and protection to Vann.
Vann's daughter, Tanesha Vann, previously expressed her shock and frustration when she learned about her mother's condition. "They would just tell me about her condition medically, but they didn't tell me what was the reason for the head trauma," she said. "When I found out she was in emergency surgery, I was shocked."
The family is expected to file a notice of claim against the city and its hospital agency on Thursday, which marks the first step towards mounting a lawsuit. Rev. Kevin McCall, a spokesperson for Vann's loved ones, expressed his frustration with the delay in addressing the issue.
"Tanesha went from speaking to her mother every day to not speaking to her - to attempting to dial a number and knowing that her mother's not there," he said. "Her son, he cries on and off. She asks him, 'What's wrong?' And he just says, 'I miss my grandma.'"
The family is seeking justice for Vann's tragic death, which has left them with unbearable questions and emotions. As they move forward with their lawsuit, they hope to uncover the truth about what went wrong and hold those responsible accountable.
The family of a 55-year-old woman who was brutally beaten to death by her roommate at a Bronx public hospital is set to sue the city for $20 million. Cynthia Vann, who was undergoing liver treatment at Lincoln Hospital in September, was attacked by her roommate Racquel Haughton, leaving her in critical condition for over two weeks before she succumbed to her injuries.
Hospital staff have been accused of negligence, withholding information about Vann's deteriorating condition, and failing to keep her safe. The family claims that hospital officials were not forthcoming with them about the reasons behind Vann's severe head trauma, which ultimately led to her death.
"We intend to litigate this matter and will use every tool at our disposal to uncover the truth about what occurred and the failures that led to Cynthia's tragic death," said John Elefterakis, the family's attorney. "Somebody needs to answer for this."
The city's health agency, New York City Health and Hospitals, has denied any wrongdoing, stating that Lincoln Hospital is committed to the safety of its patients, staff, and visitors. However, the family claims that the hospital failed to provide adequate care and protection to Vann.
Vann's daughter, Tanesha Vann, previously expressed her shock and frustration when she learned about her mother's condition. "They would just tell me about her condition medically, but they didn't tell me what was the reason for the head trauma," she said. "When I found out she was in emergency surgery, I was shocked."
The family is expected to file a notice of claim against the city and its hospital agency on Thursday, which marks the first step towards mounting a lawsuit. Rev. Kevin McCall, a spokesperson for Vann's loved ones, expressed his frustration with the delay in addressing the issue.
"Tanesha went from speaking to her mother every day to not speaking to her - to attempting to dial a number and knowing that her mother's not there," he said. "Her son, he cries on and off. She asks him, 'What's wrong?' And he just says, 'I miss my grandma.'"
The family is seeking justice for Vann's tragic death, which has left them with unbearable questions and emotions. As they move forward with their lawsuit, they hope to uncover the truth about what went wrong and hold those responsible accountable.
like how is supposed to be safe there? sounds to me like hospital staff was way too casual about cynthia's situation, just spitting out info without giving her family any real details... shouldn't they've known better than to withhold that kinda info from people who care?! 
. 20 million dollars is a lot of money but I feel for Cynthia's family, they're grieving and still got so many questions 
. The hospital staff's lack of communication and negligence is really unacceptable 
. It's not just about the money, it's about justice being served and making sure something like this never happens to anyone else 
. I hope they can get some answers and closure soon 
.
and it's literally the most adorable thing I've seen in ages... like, can you believe it's a whole new creature? I mean, I know we're talking about some pretty dark stuff here with Cynthia Vann's death and all, but come on... this sloth is just so fluffy 
. And have you ever thought about how they hatch from their eggs in the wild? It's like, these tiny little creatures just kinda... emerge 
.
20 million dollars is a crazy amount but i feel for this fam 
. And now they're talkin bout holdin the city accountable 
. I hope dey get justice 
and dat Racquel Haughton gets punished for wat she did 
. My heart goes out to Tanesha & her fam, it's been way too much pain 
... $20 million sounds like a lot but i feel like it's not even enough for the family, you know? her mom was brutalally beaten to death and hospital staff are being accused of negligence 
my thoughts are with them 
but seriously its lowkey disturbing dat her family didnt know the real reason she got that bad head trauma like what even was goin on behind closed doors at lincoln hospital? 
I hope they get some justice 
and didn't keep Cynthia safe 
That's just unacceptable 
The city's response doesn't sound very reassuring 
. We need real change, not just empty apologies and broken promises