Texas abortion ban caused pregnant woman's death, lawsuit claims
The lawsuit says doctors failed to offer a life-saving termination as Walker’s condition worsened, and her family blames Texas abortion restrictions and state officials.
- On Tuesday, the family of Tierra Walker filed a lawsuit in Bexar County District Court against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, alleging "deliberate indifference, discrimination, and medical mistreatment" caused her 2024 death at age 37.
- Walker, who was 20 weeks pregnant, suffered from preeclampsia in 2024—a life-threatening condition her doctors recognized. Texas' near-total abortion ban allegedly created legal uncertainty among providers, complicating her care.
- Medical records show doctors acknowledged "delivering the baby" may be the best treatment for preeclampsia, yet the lawsuit claims staff repeatedly refused Walker's requests for an abortion while disregarding her deteriorating health.
- The lawsuit marks the first legal action over a death linked to Texas' abortion ban, with plaintiffs seeking a jury trial and damages while arguing the state's abortion laws violate the state constitution.
- Attorney General Ken Paxton, currently running for Senate, faces accusations of using his office to "stoke a culture of fear," as this case highlights the broader impact of abortion restrictions on medical care.
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The Independent (US)Family blames ‘merciless’ Texas abortion ban for woman’s death in new lawsuit
The 37-year-old Texan was 20 weeks pregnant when she passed away in December 2024, two days after her final hospital visit for symptoms of preeclampsia
Texas abortion ban caused pregnant woman’s death, lawsuit claims
The family of a Texas woman who died from a pregnancy-related condition has sued the state’s Republican attorney general, Ken Paxton, and doctors who treated her, claiming an abortion could have saved her life and the state’s near-total ban on the procedure is unconstitutional. The lawsuit filed Tuesday in state court in San Antonio by […]
SA family sues Ken Paxton, University Health, others after mother dies mid-pregnancy, lawsuit says
The family of a San Antonio mother who died mid-pregnancy from medical complications filed suit Tuesday against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others, claiming an abortion could have saved her life.
Family of Texas pregnant woman who died sues Texas AG Ken Paxton, alleges denied abortion led to death
The family of a pregnant woman who died sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and others on Tuesday, claiming she was denied an abortion that could have saved her life.
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