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Toddler Declared Dead Revived; Parents Not Charged, Family Sues Hospital

7/30/2026

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Mitchell Declines Charges

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said prosecutors will not charge the parents of an 18-month-old Arizona toddler declared dead on Feb. 8 but later found breathing.
Gilbert police had recommended child-abuse negligence charges after the boy was found unresponsive in a backyard pool.
Prosecutors said the case lacked a “reasonable likelihood of conviction” and found no evidence of parental impairment.

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Fiordilino Sues

The Fiordilino family sued Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and ER physician Dr. Toosi for alleged negligence.
The complaint says Dr. Toosi ignored early signs that Vincent was still breathing and dismissed staff concerns by asserting his authority.
Mercy Gilbert declined comment, invoking patient-privacy rules, and announced a thorough review of the care.
Vincent suffered organ shutdown, survived without permanent brain damage, and now undergoes extensive therapy.

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Mitchell Declines Charges

Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said prosecutors will not charge the parents of an 18-month-old Arizona toddler declared dead on Feb. 8 but later found breathing.
Gilbert police had recommended child-abuse negligence charges after the boy was found unresponsive in a backyard pool.
Prosecutors said the case lacked a “reasonable likelihood of conviction” and found no evidence of parental impairment.

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