Family of woman found dead on floor at Lakeshore General Hospital ER suing for $1M
01-05-2024 10:00 via cbc.ca

Family of woman found dead on floor at Lakeshore General Hospital ER suing for $1M

Candida Macarine’s family only learned the full circumstances of her 2021 death after reading a CBC News story. The family says Lakeshore General Hospital was negligent and tried to cover it up. Now they’ve launched a lawsuit.
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