Families seek legal action over alleged Memorial Hermann organ transplant program irregularities [Video]

HOUSTON – Families of deceased individuals who were awaiting organ transplants from Memorial Hermann Hospital are pursuing legal action amid concerns over the integrity of the hospital’s transplant program. On Wednesday, representatives of these families announced their intention to file a temporary restraining order against Dr. J. Steve Bynon, Jr. – the head of Memorial Hermann’s transplant program. The families are represented by Hastings Law Firm, a medical malpractice firm based in Houston.

On Tuesday, the firm filed a temporary restraining order against Dr. Bynon to prevent him from deleting or destroying any evidence that could help their clients show if their loved ones were improperly denied liver transplants.

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“I’m concerned it could’ve happened,” said Tommy Hastings, founder of the firm. “I have no direct knowledge, no one has told me he’s done that. My concern is the …