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Patient accuses Stanford Health of botching spinal injection
By Amy Larson at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
(KRON) -- A woman who went to a Stanford Hospital in San Mateo was left unable to walk after her medical team botched a spinal injection, according to a new lawsuit. The suit, filed July 6 against Stanford Health Care, states that Alice Brock went to the hospital on July 14, 2025 for a myelogram ...
Key takeaway The suit, filed July 6 against Stanford Health Care, states that Alice Brock went to the hospital on July 14, 2025 for a myelogram [...
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The allegations against Stanford Health Care raise concerns about the quality of medical care in the San Francisco Bay Area. As a major healthcare provider in the region, Stanford Health Care's standards and practices have a significant impact on the community. The fact that the incident occurred at a hospital in San Mateo, just outside of San Francisco, means that local residents who rely on Stanford Health Care for medical services will be watching this case closely. The lawsuit's outcome may also have implications for how medical procedures are regulated and overseen in San Francisco County, potentially leading to changes in patient safety protocols. Residents who have undergone similar procedures at Stanford Health Care or other local hospitals may be wondering about the measures in place to prevent such errors, and what recourse they have if something goes wrong.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
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What is this story about? (KRON) -- A woman who went to a Stanford Hospital in San Mateo was left unable to walk after her medical team botched a spinal injection, according to a new lawsuit. The suit, filed July 6 against Stanford Health Care, states that Alice Brock went to the hospital on July 14, 2025 for a myelogram ...
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