Family files lawsuit after man dies in care of telehealth ICU doctor | CNN

Dr. William Hylton says he has a hard time encapsulating everything that made his son Conor “a great kid.” He was an all-state hockey goalie at Notre Dame High School in West Haven, Connecticut, and a black belt in taekwondo, as well as being at the top of his class. He was a friendly guy who loved animals and hard work, his dad told CNN, and “was just a joy growing up.” The University of Connecticut student, who had been studying dentistry to follow in his parents’ footsteps, died at Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus in August 2024 after being diagnosed with pancreatitis, dehydration, metabolic acidosis and alcohol withdrawal. Hylton was declared dead via a “tele-health provider” on a video screen, rather than a person at the hospital, according to a lawsuit that the family filed against the hospital. The lawsuit also argues that the hospital was “inattentive” and “provided substandard care” that resulted in his death. “He was 26. This shouldn’t have happened. He had so much life to look forward to, and he was so proud to be in dental school,” William Hylton said. “It was just such a shock to everybody.” Conor Hylton’s case seems to underscore th