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Woman sues after becoming a paraplegic

A woman became a paraplegic nearly 15 years after she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis. 30 years after the misdiagnosis, she sued the specialist for $3.2m.

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About: Woman sues after becoming a paraplegic

Date: May 5 2004

Source: ABC News on line

URL: http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/s1101776.htm

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