Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus Sued In Death Of Dental Student

MILFORD, CT — The family of a 26-year-old dental student is suing Yale New Haven Health, claiming the care provided at Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus was inadequate.

Conor Hylton, 26, of North Haven, died in August 2024, according to his obituary. He was attending the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine at the time.

Hylton was admitted to the hospital with diagnoses including pancreatitis, dehydration, metabolic acidosis, and alcohol withdrawal.

His condition deteriorated, and he was transferred to the ICU. early the next morning, Hylton experienced "seizure like activity, vomited, became bradycardic (slow heart rate) and code was called," according to the suit, which was first reported by The Hartford Courant.

Hylton was intubated but efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. He was declared dead by a tele-health provider. Hylton's death was the result of a "culture of inattention and substandard care" and of the hospital's negligence, the suit claims.

The hospital is accused of having a lack of communication among providers, poor recordkeeping, and a delay in providing intubation, among other issues.

The suit includes portions of a report from the state Department of Public Health detailing regulatory violations.

A Yale New Haven Health representative released the following statement in response to the suit: “Yale New Haven Health is aware of this lawsuit and is committed to providing the safest and highest quality of care possible, however, we are unable to comment on pending litigation.”