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DaVita dialysis clinic in Novi has repeated deficiencies as families demand answers after 2 deaths
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ruta Ulcinaite , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 21, 2026
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Key points One woman died in her vehicle in the clinic's parking lot, while a second patient, Leon Jr. Hinton, suffered a heart attack at home after his appointment and died on July 7.
Families of two patients who died after treatment at a DaVita dialysis clinic are seeking stronger oversight. The patients received treatment in June, and multiple patients were hospitalized on the same day. One woman died in her vehicle in the clinic's parking lot, while a second patient, Leon Jr. Hinton, suffered a heart attack at home after his appointment and died on July 7.
A review of inspection records shows a history of repeated deficiencies at the clinic. Further details about the incidents and the clinic's history are available. The families are calling for increased state and federal oversight of the facility.
More information can be found in a video report by Ruta Ulcinaite.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
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