An Atlanta law firm has filed a medical-malpractice lawsuit against Wellstar Health System, one of its hospitals and its staff, claiming a woman who had complications from surgery died because its health care professionals ignored warning signs until it was too late.

James H. Potts II, Atlanta. (Courtesy photo) James H. Potts II, Atlanta. (Courtesy photo)

On March 19 JHPII LLC, a firm led by James Hugh Potts II, filed a wrongful-death complaint in Fulton County State Court on behalf of Ronald Phillips, whose 48-year-old wife, Allene Maxcy, died due to post-operative bleeding in 2021. It seeks an unspecified amount in damages.