The discovery of Tonya Walker's body led to allegations against Dignity Health, a major health care provider in California. Multiple lawsuits accuse the company of neglecting proper treatment of deceased individuals, including losing bodies and failing to notify families. Tonya Walker, who had been missing, was found in a morgue under distressing conditions. Lawsuits cite emotional distress and gross negligence, prompting scrutiny from health departments. A former hospital president acknowledged lapses in communication regarding remains. Walker's family described her struggles with homelessness, but noted her vibrant spirit and consistent family contact before her disappearance.
"They said she died of hypothermia, then why did she look like she'd been eaten by wolves?"
Dignity Health has been accused of 'callous, reckless, and outrageous failure' in multiple lawsuits involving lost patients' bodies and failure to inform families.
In two civil complaints, Dignity Health faces accusations of gross negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress over mishandled remains.
The president of the hospital, in response to the audits, stated, 'We assumed the remains being stored did not have families.'
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