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Family Sues Hospital for $900,000 After Surgery Fire Death

The family of John Michael Murdoch is seeking $900,000 from Oregon Health and Science University hospital after his face caught fire during surgery in 2022. The lawsuit claims that alcohol swabbed on his face ignited due to a sparking surgical tool.