Trevor Noah sues New York hospital and doctor for ‘negligence’ after surgery

TREVOR Noah is suing a New York hospital for negligence after claiming that surgery left him “disabled”.

The Daily Show host, 37, said he suffered “serious personal injuries” after undergoing surgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery last November.

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According to court documents obtained by Page six, Noah claimed that both New York City hospital and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Riley J. Williams were “careless in not providing treatment and care. [him] carefully and skillfully. ”

His lawsuit adds that the hospital and surgeon failed to prescribe the appropriate medication and conduct the appropriate testing to diagnose his condition.

The 37-year-old, who is also the author of the best-selling book Born Evil, lamented that their negligence had left him “sick, sick, lame, and disabled,” with “ life is not fun. . ”

However, he did not disclose the surgery he is said to have undergone.

So far, the hospital has strongly denied Noah’s claims, describing them as “unfair” according to Everyone.

The organization added that it remains “committed to excellence in the care we provide to each of the more than 150,000 patients we treat each year.”

The lawsuit comes just weeks before the comedian is set to host the 64th Grammy Awards – to be held on January 31, 2022.

This will be his second time topping the prestigious event after his first bow in March 2021.

At the time, Noah was praised for his intelligence, humor and ability to poke fun at the celebrities who came to perform, and heeded similar comments when he was announced as the show’s host earlier in the year. now.

CBS President and CEO George Cheeks said bringing Noah back as host was the obvious choice.

“Trevor brought his signature talent and versatility to the Grammys last March, and we can’t wait to see him host the event on CBS and Paramount+ again this year,” Cheeks said. .

Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr also echoed Cheeks’ comments when Noah was announced as the host of the 64th Grammy Awards.

“Trevor was amazing as the host of the 63rd Grammy Awards to critical acclaim from the music community, music fans, and critics.

“We are delighted to welcome Trevor back to the Grammy stage and feel fortunate to once again host what we believe will be an unforgettable evening.”