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Family files suit against Carol Stream Fire District
A recent article in The Daily Herald highlights a wrongful-death lawsuit filed against the Carol Stream Fire District. The suit, filed by a local family, accuses the village and a former paramedic of negligence leading to the choking death of an 81-year-old woman. According to the lawsuit, on August 25, 2012, the village allegedly neglected its duties when paramedic Carey Zabran, who is no longer with the district, responded to an emergency call concerning Armida Nonneman, who was choking on food and struggling to breathe.
The complaint asserts that Zabran proceeded with intubation even though food was still obstructing the woman's airway. This action came despite being advised by Rick Beltrame, a licensed off-duty paramedic and former Melrose Park Fire Chief, that the obstruction needed to be removed first. The suit also claims that Zabran knew attempting intubation under these conditions could push the food further into the airway, worsening the situation. Furthermore, the lawsuit alleges that Zabran failed to offer appropriate care or consult with other medical professionals promptly.
The elderly woman was transported to Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, where she passed away three days later. Interestingly, Battalion Chief Joseph Gilles, whose termination hearings commenced last week, had previously accused his superiors of attempting to dismiss him for refusing to conceal potential negligence by the paramedic. These allegations were dismissed by the fire district's legal representatives as baseless. It wasn't until termination proceedings began against Gilles that James Nonneman, one of the deceased’s sons, learned about the ongoing investigation into the incident—a full 14 months after his mother's death.
James Nonneman, alongside his brother, has been relentlessly seeking the truth regarding this tragedy. Their legal counsel, Paul McMahon, emphasized their commitment to uncovering the facts, stating, “They’ve asked us to pursue this to get them the truth. If the truth ultimately leads to someone taking responsibility, that should happen, too.†Regarding the compensation sought, McMahon noted that it remains unclear until the case unfolds but mentioned that wrongful-death cases typically demand sums exceeding $1 million.
Karl Ottosen, the fire district's attorney, refrained from commenting directly on the litigation, instead expressing general disappointment over any wrongful-death claims linked to district services. He expressed confidence that upcoming testimonies from the Gilles trial would dispel the basis for the lawsuit. “From a legal standpoint, we will address the issue in court,†he added.
John Botti, representing Gilles, described the initial response as inadequate, saying, “The first responder did not follow proper procedures and essentially froze.â€
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