The family of a man who died waiting for care at the Fredericton hospital’s emergency department more than three years ago has reached a settlement in its negligence lawsuit against Horizon Health Network and two nurses.
Darrell Mesheau’s death after 7-hour wait in Chalmers ER prompted lawsuit against Horizon, nurses
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Darrell Mesheau, a former diplomat, had a son, daughter and granddaughter who miss him every day, son Ryan says. (Darrell Mesheau/Facebook)
The family of a man who died waiting for care at the Fredericton hospital’s emergency department more than three years ago has reached a settlement in their negligence lawsuit against Horizon Health Network and two nurses.
Ryan Mesheau, son of the late Darrell Mesheau, 78, confirmed the resolution to CBC News.
He declined to disclose any details, citing the terms of the agreement.
But the family intends to seek reform of the province’s Fatal Accidents Act, which “assigns next to no monetary value to the life of an elderly person or child,” Mesheau said.
“We appreciate that the case has been resolved, although it does not necessarily bring contentment or closure.”
Darrell Mesheau with his granddaughter Lily MacDonald, daughter Allison Mesheau, daugher-in-law Rachelle Mesheau, and son Ryan in the summer of 2015. » Read More
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