US player sues hospital after on-field cardiac arrest
US women’s national team player Savannah DeMelo has sued a hospital and two doctors over an on-field cardiac arrest she suffered during a match. Read More: https://punchng.com/us-player-sues-hospital-after-on-field-cardiac-arrest/
American soccer star Savannah DeMelo has filed a lawsuit against a hospital and two doctors following a cardiac arrest she experienced during a match last year. The 28-year-old, who plays for Racing Louisville, alleges that University of Louisville Health, Dr Sarabjeet Suri and Dr Jennifer Daily failed to act as a competent medical practice, directly contributing to her severe injuries.
DeMelo collapsed mid-way through a September 14, 2025 match, and has not played competitive football since. She had previously complained of chest pain, dizziness and shortness of breath. The lawsuit states that Dr Daily referred her to Dr Suri in March 2025, who then conducted a thorough examination and ordered tests. DeMelo was later diagnosed with ventricular tachycardia, an abnormal heart rhythm.
She was under the care of Racing Louisville's chief medical officer, Dr Daily, from January 2024 to July 2026.
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