Kentucky Injury Law Blog

The family of Static Major, a Louisville local who has produced music for performer Lil Wayne and helped create hits with Jay-Z, Aaliyah, and Nas, is accusing Baptist Hospital East of medical malpractice leading to his wrongful death.

Static was admitted to the Louisville hospital in February 2008 after he began experiencing breathing problems and flu-like symptoms. He died just hours later.

On the day of his death, tests showed that Static had myasthenia gravis, which is a rare autoimmune disease. Doctors urged Static to undergo a treatment that takes out toxins from the blood with a catheter. This treatment is called plasmapheresis.

Dr. Jean J. Wickel performed the procedure. Following the treatment, Static told a nurse that he was experiencing pain in his internal organs. Wickel reportedly told the nurse to take the catheter out of Static, who lost consciousness and would then die.

Autopsy reports indicate that Static died from respiratory arrest after the catheter was removed. Apparently, incorrectly inserting the catheter can result in lung puncture or too much bleeding.

Now, Static’s family is suing Wickel and the Kentucky hospital for medical negligence. Static died at 33. He leaves behind his wife and four children.

Kentucky Medical Malpractice
Doctors and nurses can’t afford to make mistakes when treating patients. Performing an incorrect procedure, making the wrong diagnosis, prescribing the wrong medication, or delaying treatment unnecessarily can result in serious health complications and even wrongful death.

Lil Wayne Producer Static Major Died From Medical Negligence, Lawsuit Filed, Six Shot, March 10, 2009

Producer Static Major, of former R & B Group Playa, Dies, Vibe, February 26, 2008

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