An Arizona mother is seeking action against an emergency doctor after her 18-month-old son was declared dead following a swimming pool accident, then discovered breathing in a hospital morgue more than five hours later. The case has raised questions about medical procedures at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center and prompted police to refer the matter to state authorities.
Alexus Fiordilino says she is questioning the treatment her son Vincent received on 8 February 2026. while her lawyer prepares legal action. The family's account has drawn attention to the timing of medical tests and the decision to stop resuscitation, issues now under review by investigators.