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Parents Sue Yale Health After Telehealth Student's Death

4/6/2026

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Conor Hylton, a 26-year-old dental student, died in a Connecticut ICU after a remote tele-health doctor pronounced him dead.
The parents allege negligence by Yale New Haven Health and affiliates, saying no on-site doctor assessed Hylton during admission.
They cite poor provider communication and inadequate monitoring that worsened his condition.
A Yale New Haven Health spokesperson acknowledged the suit and noted tele-health aims to improve care for critically ill patients.

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Conor Hylton, a 26-year-old dental student, died in a Connecticut ICU after a remote tele-health doctor pronounced him dead.
The parents allege negligence by Yale New Haven Health and affiliates, saying no on-site doctor assessed Hylton during admission.
They cite poor provider communication and inadequate monitoring that worsened his condition.
A Yale New Haven Health spokesperson acknowledged the suit and noted tele-health aims to improve care for critically ill patients.