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Ohio woman sues hospital for allegedly amputating wrong leg during surgery

Sharon Jacks, 74, alleges hospital removed left leg instead of her right during below-the-knee amputation in 2025 An Ohio woman is suing a hospital after doctors allegedly amputated the wrong leg during a scheduled operation last year. Sharon Jacks, 74, of Meigs county, alleged that she went to Selby general hospital in September 2025 to undergo a planned below-the-knee amputation of her right leg. Instead doctors r…

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Sharon Jacks, 74, said she went into surgery for the amputation of her lower right leg last year, but her left leg was removed instead. She has accused Selby General Hospital of negligence.

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Ohio Woman Sues Hospital After Wrong Leg Is Amputated

Sharon Jacks, 74, said she went into surgery for the amputation of her lower right leg last year, but her left leg was removed instead. She has accused Selby General Hospital of negligence.

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