The families of three men who died while waiting for liver transplants are demanding a court order against a Memorial Hermann doctor accused of preventing patients from receiving new organs. The New York Times first reported the allegations against Dr. John Steve Bynon, who is at the center of an organ transplant scandal. Shortly after the report, the hospital announced that it was suspending its transplant program and launching an investigation into “inappropriate activity.”
On Tuesday, the families announced that they had filed a motion for a court order against Bynon, seeking to prevent him from deleting or destroying evidence as the investigation proceeds. They plan to discuss their case during a press conference on Wednesday at 3 p.m., where their lawyers will also discuss their plans to investigate whether the patients who died were wrongfully denied liver transplants.
The families’ allegations have sent shockwaves through the medical community and have raised concerns about the integrity of the organ transplant system. They are demanding justice for their loved ones and are determined to hold those responsible accountable.
