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Families of patients who passed away while waiting for liver transplants are seeking legal action against Dr. J. Steve Bynon, the former transplant surgeon at Memorial Hermann Hospital. Hospital officials have acknowledged irregularities in the organ allocation process, prompting an investigation and the suspension of the hospital’s transplant programs. At least three families have filed for restraining orders to prevent Dr. Bynon from destroying evidence that could be crucial in potential lawsuits. The families allege that the transplant process was unfair and that they were not informed of the investigation or consulted about their experiences.

Families of three men who died while waiting for liver transplants allege that Dr. John Steve Bynon prevented their loved ones from receiving new livers, according to accusations first reported by the New York Times. The hospital has suspended its transplant program and launched an investigation into “inappropriate activity.” Now, the families are seeking a court order against Bynon to prevent him from destroying evidence as the investigation proceeds. They will discuss their case during a press conference on Wednesday at 3 p.m.