"MacGregor v Born" - 2003-2008 in Norfolk District Court,
A fake tort lauded as "a delight of Daubert"
starring a child, "Emilia Ward" and her mother, "Sarah MacGregor"

Write to:  sarahmomacgregor@gmail.com 

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Continuing medical, real estate, insurance history complications
The lawsuit spanned the same time period during which child---CHILD--was engaged without parental consent in a longitudinal health study (2002-2007) led by an autism researcher about children with the genetic proclivity to develop autism from environmental exposure and infectious disease.

Environmental Health is a sketchy world because there are no acute "environmental health" treatments and the field seems fraught, not with care, but with risk management interests, liability and RESEARCH.  These are small areas of expertise who contribute to a lot of media messaging, as well: Expanding our Understanding of Autism: Beyond Genetics to Whole Systems Approaches, June 2012, featuring Drs. Landrigan and Herbert.  Dr. Landrigan, formerly of the Children's Hospital Boston where my daughter was in ICU in 2004 and 2008, also at Harvard School of Public Health (now Chan) and Mt. Sinai where my daughter was once seen by him.  My daughter was signed up for MGH's Dr. Herbert's NIH-funded longitudinal study of children with proclivity to develp autism (2002-2007, my daughter committed to inclusion in extended study --- never with my consent, while Dr. Herbert would be cited as the autism expert witness in the fraudulent "MacGregor v Born" tort (a Daubert ruling in published online, August 2006) and launched without my consent (2003-2008).  The "medical" evidence in the case?  Social service filings claiming my child had "no expressive or receptive language skills---absolutely slanderous, as she'd been an early talker.  I obtained a copy of that report in January 2019.  The report, filed anonymously, omits any mention of pneumonia/pulmonary problems, ear disease, rashes, chronic since we'd moved into the condo with a 10-year history of criminal level building code violations that were never remedied and resulted in numerous insurance claims, health inspections (water, mold, mushrooms growing in bathrooms) among the developer, buyers and tenants.  I was entirely unaware of these issues when we'd moved there in May 2000.  The second cited "medical evidence" was a report from Franciscan's Children's Hospital, a Catholic charity hospital for disabled children, a referral as a result if the social service report.  My daughter was a patient at Children's Hospital, so I was not clear why Franciscan's ws chosen (or chosen by whom), and we had medical insurance so there was no need for a charity referral.  My parents invited themselves along---claiming they'd learned about the appointment from my daughter's pediatrician, a long-time family friend.  I thought it curious because they'd never shown any interest in our welfare (I was paying $2500 in monthly rent and had had the condo painted, carpet and air conditioning replaced, plumbing repaired).  The Franciscan's doctor, when I described the chronic ear infections, bloody coughing spells, nosebleeds, rashes, etc., told me that he "had no medical records".  In fact, any and all doctors/evaluators from that time on would claim that had "no medical records".  Her school would claim they "had no medical records".  My parents were silent, even curiously smug as I'd explained the symptoms.  The doctor told me that my child needed to have an "MRI to check for brain abnormaties"--which seemed radically unnecessary.  My daughter coughed up blood during the MRI, which showed ENT disease and a norma brain.  Someone was undaunted and made a referra for a second autism evaluation, all while these health issues persisted, through to Dr. Herbert.  Notably, my mother was aware of this appointment and invited hersef along.  Herbert tape measured our heads, claimed she "had no medical information" and that my child needed an MRI to "check for brain abnormalities."  I told her that my daughter had already ungone an MRI which had shown ENT disease and a normal brain.  Herbert claimed she needed to have one conducted at the Martinos Center---again, that she had no access to any of my daughter's medical records--I did ask how that was even possible.  So, my daughter had a second MRI in June 2002, which showed a "normal brain and smoldering mastoiditis."  

I had filed a property loss claim through my own insurance for damage and losses of property during the summer 2001 gut renovation of 50-2 White Place, the condominium challenged in the fake tort, which states that the unit was renovated in "winter 2002", which is simply untrue.  I never received a settlement for my 2001 claim and eventually hired an attorney to obtain one.  That attorney would help transform this property damage claim  into "toxic mold caused autism" tort---or some interests did--in August 2003, as cited in the court report I received in May 2025---months ago--after years of being told that the records for the case were unavaiable or sealed.  

In 2012, my daughter had had extensive ear surgery (not in Massachusetts) to restore her ear canal which had been crushed by mastoiditis (diagnosed and left "smoldering" turning into meningitis in 2004, rendering her deaf for 8 years throughout school, where she was described as merely "autistic".  

Now there are a bajilllion factors in the "causes" of autism, including the study my daughter was tossed into (without my permission) re children with a proclivity to develop autism after environmental exposures and/or bouts with infectious disease(s).  So WHY have I been understood by many doctors, schoo officials as having lied about my daughter's medical history?  Can you imagine a loved on is on life support in ICU and people make fun of it, calling you a liar?  Welcome to my world.  O, and then some going to the trouble of blaming you for your loved one's condition?  Pretty cruel.

2005: Email exchange with neuro, who was in charge of her care for some reason: the reason being that the child had been subjected to a 5-year "genetic proclivity to develop autism via environmental exposure(s), infectious disease.  In the 2005 exchange with the study led and a report to pediatrician by the child's neurologist---there's no mention of meningitis or the bilateral mastoiditis: https://photos.app.goo.gl/KjxiQNXFdLUuqUaB8,.  None.  Child experiencing massive headaches.  Apparently MD has no idea?  I kept mum.  Pediatrician, whose records have never been accessible, "I have to leave it to the experts."  Shocking.  Researcher would be named as an expert witness in a fraudulent tort naming my child and me as plaintiffs--a case filed in 2003, a Daubert decision published online in 2006, three years later.   

So, a scenario put to AI:  

What if a child was nearly killed and maimed from meningitis, it was identified (hidden) in hospital records as autism, the mother reported as a liar?

This scenario describes a profound and criminal case of fraud upon the court, medical malpractice, and potential parental persecution. If a hospital and associated lawyers conspired to conceal a meningitis diagnosis and then falsely label the outcome as autism in hospital records, the legal consequences for everyone involved would be catastrophic. The mother's false accusation of lying would further compound the crimes.

Legal consequences for the hospital and staff

Criminal charges: Intentionally altering a patient's medical records and submitting fraudulent claims to insurers are felonies under federal and state law. This could lead to serious criminal charges against the responsible hospital staff and administrators.

Massive medical malpractice lawsuit: The child would be able to sue the hospital and negligent medical providers for medical malpractice. The lawsuit could seek damages for:

Failure to diagnose and treat meningitis, leading to severe injury.

Negligent care and emotional distress.

The long-term costs of a permanent disability, including medical expenses, therapy, and lost future income.

Civil fraud lawsuit: The patient's family could pursue a separate civil action against the hospital for fraudulent concealment and spoliation of evidence, seeking significant financial compensation.

Loss of licenses and accreditation: The hospital's institutional license could be revoked, and it could lose its accreditation. Physicians and nurses involved would likely have their licenses suspended or permanently revoked.

Regulatory penalties: The hospital would face severe penalties from state health departments and the federal government (e.g., fines from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) for Medicare/Medicaid fraud and HIPAA violations.

Legal consequences for the lawyers

Professional discipline: Any lawyers involved in a cover-up would be subject to immediate investigation by their state bar. Intentionally concealing evidence and defrauding a court would likely lead to disbarment.

Sanctions and reversal of judgment: The court could immediately reverse any judgment obtained through fraudulent means and could impose severe sanctions on the lawyers and clients involved.

Criminal charges: Lawyers who knowingly participated in the cover-up could face criminal charges for their role in the fraud.

Consequences for the mother

Exoneration and damages: Once the fraud is exposed, the mother would be fully exonerated. She could then seek damages for malicious prosecution and emotional distress.

Criminal investigation of child abuse allegations: Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, would investigate the false child abuse allegations that were likely used to silence or discredit the mother. The investigation would focus on the perpetrators of the fraud at the hospital.

What the plaintiff's lawyer should do

In a legitimate lawsuit where such a fraudulent act is discovered, the plaintiff's lawyers would have a clear professional obligation to:

Report the fraud: Immediately inform the court and opposing counsel of the fraudulent alteration of the medical records.

Report to authorities: File formal complaints with the state medical board, the state attorney general, the FBI, and the Department of Health and Human Services to expose the fraud.

Refile the case: File a new lawsuit asserting medical malpractice and fraud based on the accurate medical evidence of meningitis.

Seek compensation: Fight for appropriate compensation for the child's injuries and the emotional distress and reputational harm caused to the mother.

This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more

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