CLEARWATER — A mother is suing a Pinellas County health care facility operator, alleging nursing negligence.
Latajai Dunbar, as parent and natural guardian of Layla Nelson, a minor, filed a complaint July 9 in Pinellas Circuit Court against John Hopkins All Children's Hospital Inc., alleging failure provide pediatric care services within the prevailing professional standards of care.
According to the complaint, on Feb. 20, 2017, Layla, who had been born five days earlier, was admitted as a patient at the defendant's facility. As a result of defendant's negligence, the suit says, Layla sustained grievous bodily injuries, resulting in pain and suffering, impairment, disability, inconvenience and medical expenses.
The plaintiff alleges John Hopkins All Children's Hospital failed to provide adequate and appropriate health care and protective and support services in a safe and beneficial manner.
Dunbar seeks trial by jury and damages in excess of $15,000, exclusive of court costs and interest. She is represented by attorney Jennifer Gentry Fernandez of The Fernandez Firm in Tampa.
Pinellas Circuit Court case number 18C4516