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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Kim Chandler and Emilie Megnien

Woman sues Kaiser Permanente after labeling mixup led to unnecessary hysterectomy

An Atlanta-area woman is suing Kaiser Permanente, alleging she was wrongly diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer and underwent an unnecessary hysterectomy due to a critical labeling error.

Cassandra Barksdale and her legal team filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Kaiser Permanente, claiming the mix-up led to the invasive surgery and months of profound physical and emotional distress.

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