Jury finds for Star Trek legend's family in wrongful death lawsuit

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A Grant County jury awarded Nichelle Nichols' estate $13 million in a wrongful death lawsuit against Gila Regional Medical Center.
The jury found GRMC negligent for Nichols' death, alleging lack of cardiac workup and improper discharge leading to her heart failure.
Nichols passed away in July 2022 at age 89; the lawsuit claimed negligence contributed to her death seven hours after discharge.
The estate's attorney stated Nichols needed transfer to a facility with cardiologists, but was instead sent home from observation.
The verdict, reached quickly in June 2024, is a victory for her family, though Nichols remains mourned by fans worldwide.

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