Officials at Norwood Hospital firmly stated yesterday that they possess zero record of ever treating former New England Patriots player Greg Taylor, who filed a staggering $30 million multi-defendant lawsuit against both the hospital and the football franchise on Monday.
“We’ve gone through in-patient, out-patient, X-ray records—everything—he has no records at this hospital at all,” declared hospital spokeswoman Marjorie A. Clapprood.
Allegations and Hospital Rebuttal
Taylor’s lawsuit alleges that medical personnel at Norwood Hospital failed to diagnose and inform him of a fractured bone in his right leg following X-rays administered on September 13. According to Taylor’s legal claims, the injury occurred during the Patriots’ season opener on September 12. Taylor maintains he was told by a team assistant trainer that he was being transported to Norwood Hospital, where he assumed his X-rays were taken.
Hospital Administrator David P. Buchmueller issued a sharp, prepared statement condemning the legal action as reckless:
“The venomous and accusatory press release… on behalf of Mr. Taylor was unethical and irresponsible in naming the Norwood Hospital as a co-defendant in a matter in which Norwood Hospital was not involved. We are conferring with legal counsel to determine what course of action the Norwood Hospital should take to achieve redress for the damages that have been inflicted.”
Hospital officials asserted that Taylor’s attorneys failed to “adequately research” the factual basis of the case prior to filing suit. While Clapprood acknowledged that Patriots players have occasionally received treatment at Norwood Hospital over the years, she confirmed that no such encounter occurred in Taylor’s case.
Plaintiff’s Counsel Responds
Representing Taylor, Martin Baron of a New York-based law firm maintained that his client genuinely believes he was treated at the facility, regardless of what official hospital archives reflect.
Baron explained that Taylor was placed in a car and driven to a medical facility by team staff. “He didn’t even look at the name of the facility,” Baron said. “He had no reason to doubt he was being taken to Norwood Hospital. We have a right to believe whatever our client tells us. He was told he was going to Norwood, and that’s what he believed.”
When pressed on whether he believed poor recordkeeping on the hospital’s part could explain the discrepancy, Baron admitted, “I don’t know. I have no idea where the problem is.”
Archival Note: This article has been dynamically reconstructed from the original public record print archives of the Patriot Ledger
More Norwood Hospital Stories
-
State Plans Hearing on Norwood Hospital Sale-July 9, 1997
In July 1997, Attorney General Scott Harshbarger announced a public hearing to review the proposed $58 million acquisition of Norwood and Southwood Community Hospitals by healthcare giant Columbia/HCA.
-
Second-Generation Officer Paul Bishop Praises Norwood’s Community Services and Quality of Life-September 22, 1994
Second-generation police officer Paul Bishop and local families highlight Norwood’s excellent municipal services, schools, and community pride.
-
Norwood Hospital Cuts 84 Staff Jobs-This Day in Norwood History-May 1, 1994
On May 1, 1994, the community of Norwood awoke to sobering news: Norwood Hospital—long one of the region’s most stable employers—announced the elimination of 84 staff positions, a 10‑percent reduction in its workforce. The cuts reflected a seismic shift underway in American health care, one that would reshape hospitals across Massachusetts and the nation. The…
-
Norwood Hospital Released Man Later Accused of Murder-July 3, 1992
In the wake of a tragic incident that shook the community, Norwood Hospital officials addressed public concerns regarding the discharge of Steven Stivaletta, a patient who was later accused of murdering his grandmother. Frank Niro, the new president of Neponset Valley Health Systems-the entity that owns Norwood Hospital-offered the hospital’s first public explanation regarding the…
-
Breaking the Silence on Brittle Bone Disorder-This Day in Norwood History-June 28, 1991
A Norwood family’s national custody battle over a rare bone disorder inspires a new library support group to protect innocent parents.
-
Norwood Hospital Temporarily Closes 28-Bed Unit Due to Low Seasonal Occupancy-September 5, 1985
Norwood Hospital officials announced the temporary shutdown of a 28-bed medical-surgical unit yesterday, taking nearly 10 percent of the facility’s total bed capacity offline in response to a seasonal drop in patient census. Administrator Bruce Komiske firmly rejected notions that the closure signaled underlying financial instability, describing the move as a routine cost-saving measure frequently…
-
Norwood Hospital Lays Off 35 Employees and Implements Budget Cuts-August 24, 1985
Citing $5 million in unpaid patient bills and declining revenues, Norwood Hospital laid off 35 employees, shuttered a 28-bed wing, and froze capital projects to stabilize its budget.
-
Eighty-Year-Old Volunteer Gertrude “Gertie” Erickson Celebrated as a Beloved Institution at Norwood Hospital-August 22, 1985
Known as the whistling cashier, 80-year-old Gertrude Erickson is celebrated for her 13 years of dedicated volunteer service at Norwood Hospital’s coffee shop.
-
Owner of Norwood Site Says He Was Unaware of Gravel Removal-July 24, 1985
The Norwood Zoning Board of Appeals clashed with property owner Paul C. Balboni over unpermitted gravel excavation at a University Avenue site flagged by Building Inspector John Grover.
-
Rev. Daniel J. Crowley Appointed New Parish Administrator of St. Peter’s Church-August 22, 1984
Following the lengthy absence of Rev. Thaddeus A. Saja due to illness, Norwood Hospital chaplain Rev. Daniel J. Crowley has been appointed as the new administrator of St. Peter’s Church in South Norwood.
Discover more from Norwood Historical Society
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.