3-Time Pro Bowl Tackle Sues Renowned Surgeon Dr. James Andrews Over 'Improperly Performed' Knee Surgery
- Taylor Lewan, an ex-NFL lineman, is suing Dr. James Andrews, claiming a knee surgery he performed caused severe and permanent damage.
- Lewan alleges Andrews failed to properly protect his knee cartilage during ACL repair surgery in 2020, cutting his NFL career short.
- Lewan returned to playing in 2021 but tore the same ACL again, leading to his retirement.
- Andrews is a famous orthopedic surgeon who has treated many star athletes, but Lewan says the surgery caused permanent damage.
- The lawsuit asks for over $50,000 in damages for medical malpractice and improper care.