The household of a California mom are suing her well being care supplier, alleging that she died of COVID-19 after being repeatedly denied a vaccine after which monoclonal antibody remedy.
Nerissa Regnier, 45, of Mission Viejo, died on December 16, 2021, abandoning her husband Devin Regnier and three kids aged 14, 16 and 29.
The household's attorneys introduced particulars of a wrongful dying lawsuit towards Kaiser Permanente at a information convention on Wednesday.
Legal professional Annee Della Donna stated Nerissa Regnier had a number of sclerosis, however had been positioned on a brand new routine of treatment to handle the illness in February 2021 that suppressed her immune system.
Nerissa Regnier had requested medical doctors about getting vaccinated towards COVID-19, however was instructed she could not as a result of the vaccine accommodates a "reside virus," in line with Della Donna.
The lawyer stated Nerissa Regnier requested for a vaccine seven occasions over the following six months and was rebuffed every time.
"Nerissa Regnier was refused the COVID vaccine by Kaiser as a result of they mistakenly thought it was a reside vaccine and it was contraindicated along with her MS remedy," Della Donna instructed Newsweek.
In August 2021, Della Donna stated Regnier emailed her neurologist to ask in regards to the vaccine and was instructed to get the shot.
"When Nerissa went into Kaiser to get her COVID-19 shot, she was turned away as a result of she had already contracted the virus," Della Donna stated.
"As soon as sick, Kaiser continued to commit medical negligence, by failing to offer her the antibodies inside the essential 10 days, and as an alternative, treating her with steroids and antibiotics, each which don't work towards this lethal virus."
Eric Dubin, one other lawyer representing the household, stated Nerissa Regnier's husband had her discharged from Kaiser's hospital in Irvine after she was denied monoclonal antibody remedy, Metropolis Information reported.
He drove her to Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, however was instructed it was too late by then for her to obtain the remedy, in line with Dubin. She returned to Kaiser's hospital, the place she later died.
"Everybody ought to know that COVID-19 vaccines aren't reside vaccines," Della Donna instructed Newsweek. "We additionally spoke to the producer of the treatment she was on, they usually acknowledged there was completely no challenge with getting the vaccine whereas taking their drug."
In an announcement despatched to Newsweek, Kaiser Permanente stated: "We prolong our deepest condolences to the household of Nerissa Regnier for the lack of their liked one. This international pandemic has tragically affected so many households.
"Whereas we can not touch upon private well being data or the precise circumstances of this case, our physicians and well being care professionals are devoted to making sure each particular person handled at Kaiser Permanente receives the best high quality well being care applicable for his or her scenario. Therapies for COVID-19 proceed to quickly evolve, and in session with every affected person, we prescribe care that's meant to supply the perfect medical outcomes primarily based on present data and their particular person wants.
"Moreover, we've clearly communicated to our members, sufferers and the general public, that not one of the out there COVID-19 vaccines comprise the reside virus and they're protected and efficient.
"Kaiser Permanente has been constant since vaccines first turned out there that we're dedicated to administering vaccines safely and equitably in accordance with all federal and state tips.
Replace 01/27/22, 12:15 p.m. ET: This text was up to date with further feedback from Annee Della Donna and an announcement from Kaiser Permanente.
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