Parents Allege Oregon Hospital Forced Them to Transport Deceased Baby

WHO:

NY Post - Aleksandr and Nataliya Yeremeyev are the parents involved in the lawsuit.

Fox News - Salem Health and Dr. Stefani Sorensen are named in the lawsuit.

WHAT:

NY Post - The Yeremeyevs filed a $10 million lawsuit against Salem Health.

Fox News - The lawsuit alleges that Salem Health staff pressured the couple to transport their deceased baby's body in their personal vehicle.

WHERE:

NY Post - The incident occurred at Salem Health, located in Oregon.

Fox News - The couple is from Seattle, Washington, where they were allegedly required to transport the body.

WHY:

Fox News - The lawsuit claims that the hospital's actions caused emotional distress to the parents.

HOW:

Fox News - The couple alleges they were pressured by hospital staff to take their deceased baby home themselves.

(UPDATED September 24, 2026 09:59 UTC)

Aleksandr and Nataliya Yeremeyev have filed a $10 million lawsuit against Salem Health in Oregon, claiming that hospital staff pressured them to transport their deceased baby's body in their personal vehicle. The couple, who are from Seattle, Washington, allege that this requirement caused them significant emotional distress. Named in the lawsuit alongside Salem Health is Dr. Stefani Sorensen, who is also accused of being involved in the hospital's actions.