Dignity Health Mismanaged Patient Remains, Lawsuit Claims

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/features/119661...

Published: Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:22:43 -0500

A fourth lawsuit was filed against California's Dignity Health system for allegedly failing to notify families of patient deaths. The lawsuit includes a new allegation about the hospital's contract storage facility. This facility allegedly failed to maintain an adequate temperature for patient remains. Dignity Health is accused of mishandling patient remains. The case was published on MedPage Today.