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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Graig Graziosi

Atlanta family says ambulance delay led to their 15-year-old’s death after she collapsed at volleyball practice

The family of Amanda Sylvester, who died aged 15 after collapsing during volleyball practice in 2024, is suing Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta. The lawsuit alleges that the hospital's inability to dispatch an ambulance in a timely manner contributed to her death - (GoFundMe)

A family in Atlanta is suing an area hospital for the wrongful death of their 15-year-old daughter, alleging that it failed to dispatch an ambulance in time to save the teen.

In 2024, 15-year-old Amanda Sylvester collapsed during her volleyball practice. Bystanders called 911 for help. The family's complaint claims that Grady Memorial Hospital's EMS responders had no ambulance available at the time of the call and failed to request mutual aid to assist the teen, according to Atlanta News First.

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