Dallas hospital escapes lawsuit over Ebola treatment

The Dallas hospital where a man died from Ebola last month will not face a lawsuit for the missteps in his treatment, a spokeswoman announced Wednesday.

Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital has “amicably resolved all matters” with the family of the patient, Thomas Eric Duncan, according to a statement.

{mosads}“Texas Health Dallas greatly appreciates the acknowledgment by the family’s attorney that Mr. Duncan’s inpatient care was excellent. We are grateful to reach this point of reconciliation and healing for all involved,” the statement reads.

Several family members, including Duncan’s fiancee, had previously said they were considering a lawsuit after Duncan died.

The hospital faced a firestorm of criticism for failing to initially diagnose Duncan after staff members did not complete a travel history for him. Nurses from the hospital have also claimed that they were unprepared to handle his treatment.

Federal health officials have widely acknowledged that there were mistakes in his care, though the hospital has defended its care. The hospital again drew scrutiny after two of Duncan’s nurses also became infected with Ebola, though they have since recovered.

Eight Americans have survived Ebola while in treatment in the United States, and there are no cases remaining within its borders.

The hospital also announced that it will launch a memorial fund in Duncan’s honor to help Ebola victims in West Africa.