Individual Details
Wayne Eugene FURR
(27 Dec 1940 - 9 Mar 2018)
HAMILTON COUNTY, Ohio , Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A Hamilton County jury has awarded the family of Wayne Furr Sr. , $300,000 for his survivorship claim and $1.8 million for the next of kin's wrongful death claim as a result of a medical malpractice case against his gastroenterologist (GI).
"After a 5-year fight, we are pleased to get justice for a family who lost a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather," said Elk + Elk Partner Phil Kuri. "We are fortunate to have the resources and abilities to bring devastating cases like these to justice."
On March 8, 2018 , at age 77, Mr. Furr had an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with a biopsy performed by Dr. Hess. Mr. Furr was under conscious sedation without intubation and aspirated during the procedure. As a result, Mr. Furr's oxygen saturation dropped, and he developed shortness of breath and a cough. EMS then transported him to Mercy Hospital in respiratory distress. There, he was diagnosed with acute respiratory failure and hypoxia as a result of multi-focal pneumonia related to the aspiration that occurred during the EGD.
Mr. Furr died because of aspiration during his EGD resulting in his death due to aspiration pneumonia. Dr. Hess failed to adhere to the standard care and failed to communicate to the anesthesiologist Mr. Furr's risk factors for aspiration, including the fact that Mr. Furr had complained of active reflux the morning of the scheduled procedure. Had this necessary communication occurred, the procedure would have been canceled, and he would not have died.
Mr. Furr's wife of 57 years, Peggy, testified that before March 8, 2018 , Mr. Furr was very active. He lived at home with his wife, travelled, maintained their home, worked on race cars as a hobby, and was active at the Masonic Temple.
"After a 5-year fight, we are pleased to get justice for a family who lost a husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather," said Elk + Elk Partner Phil Kuri. "We are fortunate to have the resources and abilities to bring devastating cases like these to justice."
On March 8, 2018 , at age 77, Mr. Furr had an esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) with a biopsy performed by Dr. Hess. Mr. Furr was under conscious sedation without intubation and aspirated during the procedure. As a result, Mr. Furr's oxygen saturation dropped, and he developed shortness of breath and a cough. EMS then transported him to Mercy Hospital in respiratory distress. There, he was diagnosed with acute respiratory failure and hypoxia as a result of multi-focal pneumonia related to the aspiration that occurred during the EGD.
Mr. Furr died because of aspiration during his EGD resulting in his death due to aspiration pneumonia. Dr. Hess failed to adhere to the standard care and failed to communicate to the anesthesiologist Mr. Furr's risk factors for aspiration, including the fact that Mr. Furr had complained of active reflux the morning of the scheduled procedure. Had this necessary communication occurred, the procedure would have been canceled, and he would not have died.
Mr. Furr's wife of 57 years, Peggy, testified that before March 8, 2018 , Mr. Furr was very active. He lived at home with his wife, travelled, maintained their home, worked on race cars as a hobby, and was active at the Masonic Temple.
Events
| Birth | 27 Dec 1940 | Ohio | |||
| Marriage | 14 Apr 1961 | Montgomery County, AL - Living |  | ||
| Death | 9 Mar 2018 | Cincinnati, Hamilton County, OH |  | |
Families
| Spouse | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Father | William Eugene FURR (1914 - 2004) |
| Mother | Cecelia CARPENTER (1914 - 1986) |
| Sibling | Living |
Notes
Death
Wayne E. Furr Sr. passed peacefully surrounded by his family on March 9, 2018, he was 77. He is the special husband of Peggy Furr (nee Kennedy) for 57 years. Loving father of Wayne E. (Kim) Furr Jr. and Cindy (Jeff) Moenck. Cherished grandfather of his grandchildren Erin, Megan, Andy and Karlee & 6 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Janice Sackenheim and many close friends. Wayne was an avid race car fan and a proud member of the McMakin F&AM Lodge #120. He was retired from the United States Air Force and General Motors. Family and friends are invited to a memorial visitation on Tuesday March 13th, from 5:30 pm until time of McMakin F&AM Lodge service at 7 PM, followed by Air Force Military Honors, all at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home 2880 Boudinot Avenue Cincinnati, Ohio 45238. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Disabled American Veterans Northern Hills Chapter #115 860 Northern Parkway Cincinnati, Ohio 45224. Memorial donations will also be accepted at the funeral home.Endnotes
1. Alabama County Marriages, 1809-1950. Database with images. FamilySearch. https://FamilySearch.org : 18 November 2020.
2. Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, Cincinnati, Ohio.