Drew Moore has filed a lawsuit alleging medical negligence against two doctors and a medical group in Harris County, Texas. The complaint was filed on November 20, 2024, in the District Court of Harris County by Moore, naming John Tran, MD, Memorial Hermann Medical Group, and Dustin O'Keefe, MD as defendants.
The case revolves around an alleged failure to diagnose and treat fungal meningitis after Moore underwent cosmetic surgery in Mexico. On May 8, 2023, Moore presented at Memorial Hermann Pearland with symptoms that included headaches and neck pain following her surgery. Dr. John Tran evaluated her but did not perform further tests such as a lumbar puncture or CT scan despite her recent travel history and potential exposure to fungal infections. She was discharged with a diagnosis of headache.
Moore sought medical attention again on May 23, 2023, at HCA Houston Pearland where she was seen by Dr. Dustin O’Keefe. Despite persistent symptoms and a known outbreak of meningitis at the location where she had surgery, no significant diagnostic actions were taken by Dr. O’Keefe either.
It wasn't until June 2, 2023, when Moore returned to Memorial Hermann Pearland that a lumbar puncture revealed fungal meningitis. She was hospitalized for over a month with severe complications including basilar meningitis and required surgical intervention for hydrocephalus.
Moore accuses the defendants of breaching their duty of care by failing to properly diagnose and treat her condition during her initial visits. The petition claims these breaches directly resulted in her prolonged suffering and subsequent neurological disabilities.
Moore is seeking damages exceeding $200,000 but not more than $1 million for physical pain, mental anguish, disfigurement, loss of earnings capacity among other injuries. She also demands prejudgment interest and post-judgment interest along with court costs.
The attorneys representing Drew Moore are Steven M. Davis and Jed A. Davis Jr., from Davis & Davis law firm based in Houston. The case is filed under Case ID: 2024285480 in the 295th Judicial District Court of Harris County.