Lawsuit Claims Lab Error Led to Wrongful Hysterectomy for Atlanta Mom

WHO:

NY Post - Cassandra Barksdale, 43, is the Atlanta mom involved in the lawsuit.

WHAT:

NY Post - Barksdale underwent a full hysterectomy after being misdiagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.

NBC News - The lawsuit alleges that negligent handling of a tissue sample led to the misdiagnosis.

WHERE:

NY Post - The incident occurred in Atlanta, Georgia.

WHY:

NBC News - The lawsuit claims that a lab mix-up caused the misdiagnosis of cancer.

HOW:

NBC News - The misdiagnosis was a result of negligent handling of a tissue sample.

(UPDATED August 5, 2026 13:43 UTC)

Cassandra Barksdale, a 43-year-old mother from Atlanta, is at the center of a lawsuit after undergoing a full hysterectomy due to a misdiagnosis of an aggressive form of cancer. The lawsuit alleges that negligent handling of a tissue sample led to this misdiagnosis, claiming a lab mix-up was responsible for the error. Barksdale's case highlights serious concerns about the accuracy of medical testing and the potential consequences of such mistakes.