America’s Frontline Doctors, an advocacy group that was formed to oppose public health measures intended to stop the spread of COVID-19, is also named in the suit.
The lawsuit alleges that Dr. Culver prescribed the patient hydroxychloroquine as treatment and preventive care for COVID-19 during a telehealth visit, resulting in the patient’s death. The suit also alleges Dr. Culver did not perform a physical examination of the patient, according to the publication.
The suit also alleges that America’s Frontline Doctors convinced the patient that hydroxychloroquine was an effective treatment and preventive for COVID-19.
The family of the deceased is seeking $30,000 in damages.
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