Abby Lee Miller vs. Cedars-Sinai: Lawsuit Claims Catheter Left Behind
Buckle up—this legal showdown is delivering more drama than a Dance Moms finale! Dance Moms alum and entrepreneur Abby Lee Miller has filed suit against Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, alleging surgeons accidentally left a catheter lodged in her abdomen after a routine procedure. According to court documents obtained by the New York Post, Miller discovered persistent pain and unusual scarring months after her July 2022 surgery. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, insists that Cedars-Sinai’s negligence forced her into additional medical visits, emotional distress, and unexpected out-of-pocket expenses.
Miller’s complaint pinpoints a July 15 operation at Cedars-Sinai’s Beverly Hills campus, where she underwent a minimally invasive procedure to remove scar tissue from a prior cancer surgery. Instead of relief, she says doctors abandoned a catheter fragment “measuring approximately three inches” inside her abdominal wall. The suit details how she experienced chronic discomfort, swelling, and a “grinding sensation” whenever she moved—symptoms she believes directly link to the forgotten device.
In a statement to The Post, Miller’s legal team argued, “This egregious oversight by a world-renowned medical facility is inexcusable. Abby has suffered physically, financially, and emotionally.” Cedars-Sinai spokesperson Dana Forman declined to comment on pending litigation but emphasized the hospital’s commitment to patient safety and thorough internal review processes. TMZ later corroborated that no recall or voluntary notification of catheter malfunction was ever issued by the manufacturer, raising fresh questions about post-op monitoring.
This lawsuit doesn’t just target financial restitution: Miller is demanding a formal apology, correction of her medical record, and stricter procedural safeguards to prevent future blunders. With her trademark tenacity—proven on reality TV and in her dance studio empire—Miller vows to “make sure no patient is ever ignored.”
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post (court documents), TMZ (medical device info)
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