Michelle Himes v. Somatics, LLC
Video and article links regarding recent ECT litigation: Michelle Himes v. Somatics, LLC.
Video and article links regarding recent ECT litigation: Michelle Himes v. Somatics, LLC.
"Plaintiff alleges that undergoing ECT treatment with this device caused permanent neurological damage impairing his ability to memorize, retain, and recall information. Plaintiff further alleges that despite knowing of the substantial risks associated with ECT treatment, Somatics and Elektrika manufactured and distributed the device and failed to warn Plaintiff of those risks."
Janelle Schnulle had 33 ECT treatments she claims caused permanent neurological damage. She is suing device manufacturer, Somatics LLC.
A spirited debate between and Dr. Andrade and Professor John Read regarding his current research showing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) as ineffective, dangerous, and in need of suspension while proper auditing and safety testing can be carried out.
On September 30, 2021, ECT device manufacturer Mecta Corp. filed chapter 11 bankruptcy amid lawsuits hindering their liability insurance eligibility. Financial pressure from combined lawsuits and lack of insurance led to the discontinuation of the SpECTrum device On September 1st, 2021, according to the Debtors.
Chris Young, host of Walk a Mile in my Shoes podcast, gives a hilariously unfiltered, poignant review of the latest ECT efficacy research by John Read, Irving Kirsch and others.