Trevor Noah sues New York hospital, surgeon over alleged ‘grievous injuries’

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Comedian Trevor Noah is suing a Manhattan hospital and orthopedic surgeon after an operation last year left him with “permanent, severe and grievous injuries” and “loss of enjoyment of life,” according to a complaint filed in New York court. A lawyer for Mr Noah, 37, filed the suit last month against the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan and Dr Riley J Williams III in the Supreme Court of the State of New York. Mr Noah “sustained severe and painful personal injuries; sustained severe nervous shock, mental anguish, severe emotional distress and great physical pain” after an undisclosed surgery on 23 November 2020, according to the suit. According to court papers, he was confined to bed and home for a long period of time and “prevented from engaging in his usual occupation.” It continues: “Since some of his injuries are of a permanent nature, he will continue to suffer similar damages in the future.” The lawsuit does not detail the nature of the medical treatment or operation.