The heart-wrenching story of the Peterson family’s search for their missing daughter has left them shattered and seeking justice. After a year of uncertainty and heartache, they discovered that their beloved Jessie was already deceased, and the news came as a devastating blow.
Accusing Mercy San Juan Medical Center of negligence, the family is now fighting for accountability and closure in a legal battle that highlights the unimaginable pain they have endured.
Ginger Congi, Jessie’s mother, struggles to come to terms with speaking about her daughter in the past tense. Her memories of Jessie reflect a loving and generous soul: “She loved us all she was the kind of kid that would give you the last Jelly Belly out of her pocket, even though it was full of fuzz.”
Despite the anguish of not knowing Jessie’s whereabouts, the family experienced a small measure of relief when her body was finally found. The ordeal of searching for her, putting up posters, and fearing the worst had taken its toll.
The heartbreaking truth emerged when a detective informed Congi that Jessie had passed away a year earlier at Mercy San Juan Medical Center and her body had remained in cold storage at the morgue all this time. The delayed death certificate and lack of communication intensified the family’s anguish and pain.
With broken hearts and shattered dreams, the family now seeks justice through a lawsuit against Mercy San Juan for negligence. Their legal representation, Marc Greenberg, is fighting for accountability and closure in a case that exposes the hospital’s failure to provide dignified care.
The lack of compassion and transparency from Dignity Health, the hospital’s parent company, further exacerbates the family’s grief. They are left to mourn without the closure or support they deserve during this difficult time.
As they seek a jury trial and $5 million in damages, the Peterson family hopes to bring attention to the flaws in the healthcare system that failed their daughter and caused them immeasurable pain. Their quest for justice is a poignant reminder of the need for accountability and compassion in medical institutions.
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