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PorterCare Adventist Health System
Patients who had orthopedic or spinal surgery at Porter Adventist Hospital during a specific period may be eligible for an estimated $1,250 settlement.
ClosedColorado onlyClaim status: Claim window closedPayout: $1,250 (estimated)No longer claimable
About this settlement
The case addresses alleged sterilization failures that exposed patients to potential bloodborne pathogens during surgeries at Porter Adventist Hospital.
This settlement resolves claims against PorterCare Adventist Health System and related entities for failing to adequately sterilize surgical instruments used in orthopedic and spinal surgeries at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver, Colorado. Eligible patients may receive an estimated $1,250 by submitting proof of blood testing with negative results for bloodborne pathogens.
Who qualifies
- Patients who had orthopedic or spinal surgery at Porter Adventist Hospital between July 21, 2016, and April 5, 2018.
- Patients who received a written notice from Porter dated April 4 or April 6, 2018, or who learned of the sterilization issues and underwent blood testing.
- Patients with negative blood test results for bloodborne pathogens between April 5, 2018, and October 5, 2018.
$1,250 (estimated)
Claim status: Claim window closed