Doctor accused of misdiagnosing children

Tuesday, November 8, 2016
DETROIT, MI (KTRK) -- A Michigan-based doctor is facing legal hot water.

He's accused of misdiagnosing hundreds of children with epilepsy.
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Laurie Harris says her daughter was misdiagnosed with epilepsy and suffered severe rashes and lifelong complications.

In the lawsuit, close to 250 families claim Dr. Yasser Awaad, a pediatric neurologist, misdiagnosed hundreds of children, saying they had epilepsy.

Harris' child underwent surgery for an implant that sends electrical shocks to her brain.
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Following complications, Brittany underwent two more surgeries.

Awaad's attorneys have denied the allegations against him.
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