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Hospital Admits Error After Man's Tragic Death

5/1/2025

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Steven Westrum, 80, tragically lost his life at M Health Fairview Southdale due to an uncapped IV catheter, resulting in exsanguination. Initially deemed a natural death, the hospital later acknowledged their mistake. His daughter, Briana Galvan, is determined to file a malpractice lawsuit, seeking justice for her father and fulfilling his wish to have his ashes scattered in Michigan.

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Steven Westrum, 80, tragically lost his life at M Health Fairview Southdale due to an uncapped IV catheter, resulting in exsanguination. Initially deemed a natural death, the hospital later acknowledged their mistake. His daughter, Briana Galvan, is determined to file a malpractice lawsuit, seeking justice for her father and fulfilling his wish to have his ashes scattered in Michigan.