Nichelle Nichols’ family has been awarded $13 million in a lawsuit against Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, New Mexico, where the legendary actress was treated in 2022. The jury’s verdict dealt a significant blow to the estate of the iconic ‘Star Trek’ star after a case centered around the attention he received in his final days.According to local station KOAT 7, Nichols had a heart condition and allegedly did not receive proper treatment during his visit to the emergency room. He was then transferred to a nursing home, where he died a few hours later at the age of 89.
How the jury apportioned liability
According to the ruling, the Gila Regional Medical Center was found 40% liable in the case, one doctor 60% liable and another not liable. Gila Medical Center has not yet responded to requests for comment on the ruling.
Who was Nichelle Nichols?
Nichols was a true pioneer in television history, best known for her role as Lt. Uhura on “Star Trek,” in which she became the first black woman to star in an American television series. He reprized the beloved character in several ‘Star Trek’ films, cementing his place in the wider cultural history of science fiction and screen representation.Beyond ‘Star Trek’ Nichols had a career spanning several decades in film and television. Among others, ‘Heroes’, ‘Are We There Yet?’ appeared in the projects. and ‘Truckers’, and lent his voice to animated productions over the years. Her last screen appearance was in the 2021 documentary Woman in Motion, which told the story of her real-life work with NASA to recruit minority and female astronaut candidates, a legacy that extended far beyond her acting career.Responsibility: The information in this report is based on a lawsuit reported by a third party source. The details given are allegations made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case continues, and a final verdict has not been reached. The publication does not claim that the allegations are true.
