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Arizona family sues hospital, says staff ‘Ubered’ sick son to sidewalk where he died

The Lachica family sues Abrazo Health Arrowhead, alleging Kaelen Lachica was discharged while very ill and left on a sidewalk in extreme heat.
Family attorney says staff 'evicted' a gravely ill patient, implying deliberate abandonment rather than medical discharge.
Kaelen Lachica reportedly deteriorated, becoming delusional and immobile before the August discharge.
The lawsuit claims the hospital's conduct caused Kaelen's death after hospital to homeless-shelter transfer.
Abrazo Health declined to comment on the lawsuit when contacted by Fox News Digital.
The case raises questions about hospital discharge practices and patient safety in extreme heat.
The family filed the wrongful death lawsuit in Arizona, seeking accountability and changes to discharge procedures.
The incident allegedly occurred after the hospital arranged an Uber to take Kaelen to a local homeless shelter.
Kaelen Lachica's family alleges the discharge directly caused his death on a hot Phoenix sidewalk.
The lawsuit argues the hospital's actions go beyond negligence to conscious disregard for safety.

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