Family Plans Lawsuit After Toddler Found Alive in Gilbert Morgue
A toddler in Gilbert was discovered alive in a morgue hours after a doctor mistakenly declared the child dead, prompting the family to announce plans for a lawsuit against the hospital and physician.
Phoenix, AZ, October 26, 2026 —
A toddler in Gilbert was found alive in a morgue hours after a doctor mistakenly declared the child dead, according to the available account. The child’s family has announced plans to sue the hospital and physician.
The summary does not identify the toddler, the hospital, the physician, or the date of the incident. It also does not provide details about the circumstances leading to the doctor’s declaration, how the child was discovered, or the child’s condition afterward.
The family’s announcement concerns a planned lawsuit against both the hospital and the doctor. No court filing, specific legal claims, or requested damages were described in the information provided, so it is not clear whether a case has been filed or what allegations it would include.
The account does not include statements from the hospital or physician, nor does it provide information about any investigation or review of the incident. It also does not specify whether authorities or medical regulators have taken action.
The known facts are limited to the reported sequence: a doctor declared the toddler dead, the child was later found alive in a morgue hours afterward, and the family announced plans to pursue legal action against the hospital and physician. Further details about the incident and any legal proceedings were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Katherine Davis-Young on www.kjzz.org, see more information here.
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