Yorkville Endoscopy Being Investigated in Rivers Death

[Frankly Rich]

Yorkville Endoscopy, the company where Joan Rivers spoke her last words, does not even honor her passing on their website. The first thing you see is a link to "billing inquiries." They want their money! They are currently being investigated to learn the circumstances of Joan Rivers' treatment there last week.

 

The company, on its website, says it is committed to:

 

Listening to our patients and their families.

Earn the trust and respect of patients, family members, and the community.

Exceed the expectations of those we serve

Ensure a creative, challenging and compassionate professional environment.

Strive for continuous improvement at all levels.

 

They certainly exceeded Joan's expectations. Let's hope it turns out to have just been a horrible coincidence or something like that.

 

http://www.yorkville-endoscopy.com/

[armadillo]

Investigations, lawyers, lawsuits ------- it won't bring JR back. :{

 

 

Death of a Mad Diva, RIP Joan!

[+ Cash4Trash]

I imagine she signed a release absolving them of responsibility in the event of an adverse reaction to the surgery. Lawyers have already done their job I would think.

[AdamSmith]

Media is reporting such investigation is routine in such cases and does not suggest suspicion of negligence, etc.

[Frankly Rich]

Well, negligence would override Cash4Trash's statement, because you cannot sign away negligence claims, and since we really know nothing of what really happened, Adam Smith is right. I don't want them to find negligence because that would make everything that much more tragic.

[jakeleyman]

What was the surgery she underwent?

[bigvalboy]

What was the surgery she underwent?

 

There's this from the Huff Post.

 

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/08/28/joan-rivers-hospitalized_n_5730092.html

 

As of this morning there are now two state investigations into her death. The one that Frankly Rich first posted and one from NY Medical Examiner, calling for an autopsy. It would be more tragic if her death was unnecessary.