MEDINA, Ohio (WOIO) -A Lorain County woman is suing Case Western Reserve University — and a prominent surgeon — after her husband died in the dental chair.

The incident happened back in 2023, but the Ohio State Dental Board will hold a hearing to review evidence in the case next month.

In court filings, attorneys for both defendants; Dr. Faisal Quereshey and Case Western, maintain their clients are not at fault.

Many of Quereshey’s peers regard him as one of the country’s most brilliant and multi-skilled surgeons.

His website states he’s internationally recognized for performing dental, facial cosmetic and oral maxillofacial surgery.

Between 2023 and 2024, Quereshy was listed as President of the American Board of Facial Cosmetic Surgery , and his 82-page resume filed in court

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