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USA midfielder sues doctors after on-pitch heart attack

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United States women's national team midfielder Savannah DeMelo has initiated legal action against a hospital and two physicians following a cardiac event she experienced on the pitch last year. The lawsuit alleges medical negligence related to the incident, which occurred during a professional match.

This legal challenge brings attention to the medical oversight of professional athletes and the responsibilities of healthcare providers tasked with their care. The case is currently pending as the parties address the claims regarding the treatment DeMelo received leading up to or during the emergency.

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