Family blames Lagos ambulance for patient’s death, company denies fault
A disagreement has erupted between the family of Adunola Abiola and Medical Ambulance Service over the circumstances of her death during a hospital transfer in Lagos. The family, represented by Femi Falana, alleges gross negligence by the ambulance company, citing equipment failure and operational lapses. The company, led by Mrs Dara Mould, has firmly denied these allegations, insisting that the transfer was carried out professionally and without incident. Both sides have exchanged formal communications and are considering further legal action.
What happened
- Femi Falana wrote to Medical Ambulance Service on behalf of the family, alleging that the ambulance broke down and failed to provide necessary life support, leading to Adunola Abiola’s death.
- The family claims the ambulance lost power during the transfer, forcing manual ventilation and causing distress and destabilisation of the patient’s condition.
- The company, represented by Mrs Dara Mould, denies any breakdown or loss of ventilation, citing CCTV and GPS evidence showing continuous support and movement.
- The ambulance service says it requested access to medical records for an independent review and responded to the family’s lawyer, but has not received the required consent form.
- Both parties maintain their positions, with the family considering legal proceedings and the company expressing condolences while defending its conduct.
