A medical malpractice lawsuit has been filed, shedding light on the potential negligence within a Florida healthcare facility. The complaint was lodged by Ayana Hart and her husband Terence X. Hart against Dr. Yocoima S. Plaza and the Institute for Women's Health and Body, LLC in the Circuit Court of the 15th Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida, on April 3, 2025.
The plaintiffs allege that Dr. Plaza, an obstetrics and gynecology specialist practicing in Palm Beach County, along with her employer, the Institute for Women's Health and Body, LLC, failed to provide competent medical care during a procedure performed on Ayana Hart on April 26, 2024. According to the complaint, Ayana underwent a hysteroscopy dilation and curettage with polypectomy using MyoSure technology under Dr. Plaza's care. However, due to alleged negligence during this procedure, Ayana suffered severe injuries including uterine perforation and bowel transection which were not recognized intraoperatively. This oversight led to further complications such as partial removal of her small intestine and subsequent sepsis.
The Harts assert that these injuries have resulted in significant physical and emotional distress for Ayana, impacting her quality of life and ability to work while incurring substantial medical expenses. They claim that Dr. Plaza breached her duty of care by deviating from accepted medical standards expected from a similarly situated healthcare provider.
In addition to individual negligence claims against Dr. Plaza (Count I), the lawsuit includes vicarious liability (Count II) and direct negligence (Count III) claims against the Institute for Women's Health and Body, LLC. The plaintiffs argue that as Dr. Plaza's employer, the institute is liable for her actions and failed in its duty to ensure proper supervision and adherence to professional standards by its staff.
Moreover, Terence X. Hart has filed a loss of consortium claim (Count IV), citing diminished services and companionship due to his wife's injuries caused by the defendants' alleged negligence.
The plaintiffs are seeking damages exceeding $50,000 for their suffering along with taxable costs associated with the case proceedings. They have requested a jury trial to resolve all matters eligible for such deliberation.
Representing the Harts are attorneys Lisa S. Levine and Sydney A. Levine from Lisa S. Levine P.A., based in Weston, Florida. The case is identified under Case Number: 502025CA003184XXXAMB.