Illinois Abortionist Sued for Botched Procedure

Jane Doe, a 32-year-old woman, has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Dr. Keith Reisinger-Kindle and his Equity Clinic in Champaign, Illinois, following a botched late-term abortion at 22 weeks that left significant fetal remains inside her. The procedure allegedly resulted in the perforation of her uterus, causing severe pain and requiring emergency surgery in Indianapolis to remove the remnants. Despite initial assurances from the clinic that the procedure was complete, Doe experienced intense cramping and distress, which the clinic initially recommended treating with over-the-counter medications. The lawsuit claims Dr. Reisinger-Kindle failed to provide adequate post-operative care and refused to share information with the emergency medical team. This case highlights Illinois' relatively lenient abortion regulations and comes after recent legal protections were enacted for abortion providers in the state. Doe's ordeal underscores the physical and emotional toll that the procedure and its complications have taken on her.