Skin cancer and a medical nightmare: how a woman lost both legs

74-year-old Sharon Jax from the US has filed a lawsuit against Selby General Hospital after surgeons mistakenly amputated her healthy left leg instead of the right one affected by cancer. The error occurred despite preoperative marking and a double safety check. Four months later, the woman had to undergo a planned amputation of her right leg at another clinic. The lawsuit seeks compensation for physical pain, disability, and emotional distress.

74-year-old Sharon Jax from the US has filed a lawsuit against Selby General Hospital after surgeons mistakenly amputated her healthy left leg instead of the right one affected by cancer. The error occurred despite preoperative marking and a double "time-out" procedure — a standard safety check. The victim's attorney, Brad Lane, emphasized that the woman only consented to surgery on her right leg. The original disease did not disappear, and four months later, Sharon had to undergo a planned amputation of her right leg at another medical facility. As a result of medical negligence, the elderly woman lost both legs. The lawsuit seeks compensation for permanent physical pain, permanent disability, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, and heavy medical expenses. The hospital administration acknowledged a gross violation of procedures and reported that the responsible employees no longer hold their positions.