In a gripping case that highlights the potential perils of cosmetic surgery, a Florida resident has taken legal action against a doctor and a clinic following severe complications from a breast augmentation procedure. Kenyetta White-Johnson filed her complaint in the Circuit Court for the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pinellas County, Florida, on December 2, 2024, naming Dr. Carlton Scroggins and Mia Aesthetics Clinic as defendants.
The lawsuit details a harrowing series of events that began on May 8, 2023, when White-Johnson underwent a bilateral breast implant placement and lift at Mia Aesthetics Clinic under the care of Dr. Scroggins. The plaintiff alleges that post-surgery complications arose swiftly, leading to severe skin necrosis and further deterioration of her condition. In an alarming turn of events, White-Johnson's left breast implant reportedly fell out spontaneously. These issues necessitated additional surgeries on June 1 and June 27, 2023, including debridement and removal of implants by another physician.
White-Johnson accuses Dr. Scroggins and Mia Aesthetics Clinic of negligence in their duty to provide appropriate post-operative care. She claims they failed to recognize and address an infected implant promptly, leaving it untreated during revision surgery—a significant departure from accepted medical standards. Her attorney certifies compliance with several Florida statutes related to medical malpractice claims.
The plaintiff seeks damages exceeding $50,000 for bodily injury, pain and suffering, mental anguish, scarring, disfigurement, loss of life enjoyment capacity, and ongoing medical expenses due to the alleged negligence. The suit demands judgment against both defendants individually for their roles in the ordeal.
Representing Kenyetta White-Johnson is Steven J. Zaloudek from Maney | Gordon Trial Lawyers based in Tampa. The case is presided over by Judge Ken Burke under Case Number: 24-005245-CI.