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Quadriplegic Man's Life Shattered by Medical Malpractice

2/7/2025

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Chad Gerlaugh, a quadriplegic, faced a devastating turn after a routine kidney stone procedure at Morton Plant Hospital led to sepsis and a heart attack, resulting in the amputation of his limbs. He has since filed a medical malpractice lawsuit, which was settled confidentially. Now, he depends on his parents for care, grappling with feelings of being a burden.

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Chad Gerlaugh, a quadriplegic, faced a devastating turn after a routine kidney stone procedure at Morton Plant Hospital led to sepsis and a heart attack, resulting in the amputation of his limbs. He has since filed a medical malpractice lawsuit, which was settled confidentially. Now, he depends on his parents for care, grappling with feelings of being a burden.