{
  "id": 8017092,
  "title": "US player sues hospital after on-field cardiac arrest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/us-player-sues-hospital-after-on-field-cardiac-arrest",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-17T12:00:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/us-player-sues-hospital-after-on-field-cardiac-arrest/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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/",
  "key_points": [
    "Savannah DeMelo, 28, former US soccer player, sues hospital.",
    "Cardiac arrest during September 14, 2025 match, severe injuries.",
    "Alleges University of Louisville Health, Dr Suri, Dr Daily negligence."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "US player sues hospital after on-field cardiac arrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/us-player-sues-hospital-after-on-field-cardiac-arrest-8021564",
        "published": "2026-09-17T12:30:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}