Patient Filed $68.5 Million Lawsuit Against Legacy Health
A Boring resident sought damages after a post-surgery infection led to severe, life-altering complications.
Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Healthcare
Trisha Stevens, a 46-year-old resident of Boring, has filed a $68.5 million lawsuit against Legacy Health and Bridgetown Medical Group. The filing follows a 2024 hysterectomy that resulted in a group A streptococcus infection and subsequent amputations.
Why it matters
The case highlights concerns regarding post-operative care standards and the management of infections at local medical facilities. The litigation, filed in Multnomah County Circuit Court, brings into question the adequacy of monitoring protocols following routine procedures.
The lawsuit claims $68.5 million in total damages, with $55 million requested for loss of enjoyment of life. It remains unknown how the court will evaluate these claims against the defendants.
The players
Trisha Stevens
A 46-year-old resident of Boring who is the plaintiff in the lawsuit.
Legacy Health
The health system named as a defendant in the recent medical malpractice lawsuit.
Dr. Alvin Nakamura
A physician named as a defendant in the litigation filed in Multnomah County.
Bridgetown Medical Group
A medical provider named as a defendant in the malpractice case.
Legacy Mount Hood Medical Center
The medical facility where the patient was treated.
The details
Stevens underwent a hysterectomy on October 4, 2024, before developing a group A streptococcus infection. The lawsuit alleges that doctors failed to provide proper care after she reported symptoms. Following an emergency room visit 18 days later with sepsis, she underwent multiple surgeries that resulted in the amputation of her legs, hands, lips, and tongue, as well as paralysis.
Timeline
October 4, 2024: Stevens underwent her initial hysterectomy procedure.
October 19, 2024: Stevens reported feeling a popping sensation in her abdomen.
October 22, 2024: Stevens sought emergency care after developing sepsis.
Beyond the Bridges
This case sits within the established framework of medical malpractice claims in Oregon that hold hospital systems accountable for post-operative standards of care. It reflects an ongoing trend of high-stakes litigation regarding surgical outcomes in the state.
Residents should be aware that the legal proceedings in Multnomah County Circuit Court are ongoing. Patients currently under the care of the named providers may continue their medical services as the court process unfolds.
The takeaway
This case serves as a reminder to monitor recovery closely following any surgical procedure. Watch the Multnomah County court docket for upcoming scheduling orders and status hearings related to this filing.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Oregon Live.
