During a hearing on Wednesday in the Norfolk County Superior Court, attorney Howard Cooper suggested that Lindsay Clancy might be called to testify in a civil lawsuit filed by her former husband, Patrick Clancy, against the hospitals and physicians who treated her. Cooper claimed the testimony would reveal that Ms. Clancy told her providers she had homicidal ideation toward her three children.
Attorney for Clancy refutes the claim
Kevin Reddington, the lawyer representing Ms. Clancy, issued a statement to Fox News Digital rejecting Cooper’s assertion. He said his client has never indicated she will testify and, more importantly, has never told any healthcare provider that she harbored homicidal thoughts toward her children.
“It has come to my attention that counsel for Patrick Clancy represented to the court that my client will testify about statements she made to her healthcare providers,” Reddington said. “Lindsay Clancy never told any of her healthcare providers that she harbored homicidal ideation toward her children. She never indicated that she intended to testify in Mr. Clancy’s lawsuit, and no one acting for her ever represented that she would.”
Reddington added, “Mr. Clancy’s counsel does not speak for Lindsay Clancy.”
Background of the civil suits
Both Patrick and Lindsay Clancy have filed separate lawsuits against hospitals and medical professionals, alleging that failures in Ms. Clancy’s medical care contributed to the tragic deaths of their three children—Callan, Cora and Dawson—who were found strangled in the family home in January 2023. The children were all under the age of six.
Ms. Clancy, now 36, faces three counts of first‑degree murder for the deaths. A mistrial was declared on September 4 after jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict, ending with an 11‑1 split.
Legal arguments from the hospitals
Attorneys for the hospitals and other healthcare providers have asked the judge to dismiss the civil actions, arguing that there is no evidence Ms. Clancy ever disclosed homicidal thoughts to her doctors. They contend that without such a statement, the lawsuits lack a factual basis.
The court has not yet ruled on the motion to dismiss, and the hearing continued with both sides presenting their positions.
What this means for the community
The case highlights the challenges families face when seeking accountability for medical care while also navigating deeply personal and tragic circumstances. Local observers note that the outcome could set a precedent for how courts handle claims that hinge on alleged statements to medical professionals.
For now, the Norfolk County Superior Court will continue to hear arguments from both parties, and the litigation remains unresolved.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
