Louisville's Savannah DeMelo Sues Team Doctors After Cardiac Arrest During Game
Midfielder suffered cardiac arrest mid-game last year
TL;DR
- Savannah DeMelo is suing UofL Health and two doctors for alleged negligence after suffering cardiac arrest during a game on September 14, 2025.
- The lawsuit claims UofL Health failed to act as a reasonably prudent medical practice, which was a substantial factor in causing DeMelo's injuries.
- The case was filed a year and a day after her on-field cardiac arrest.
- Racing Louisville is looking for a new medical partner and will not work with UofL Health after the current season.
- DeMelo, whose contract was set to expire, has a verbal agreement to stay with Racing Louisville, pending league approval.
- She is nearing a return to competitive action and has resumed full training.
- DeMelo was diagnosed with Graves' disease in late 2024.
- She previously stated her cardiac arrest was due to medication and her thyroid condition, contrasting it with another player's situation.