Tuesday, Jul 07, 2026

Tampa mother sues group home after son loses fingers to flesh-eating bacteria

David Nolan-Hersey, 34, lost two fingers after developing a case of necrotizing fasciitis from a bite wound at his group home. His mother has sued for negligence. Read more.

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