Family of deceased Pittsburgh Steelers' player sues hospital, doctors

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The family of former Pittsburgh Steeler Dwight White is suing the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and three doctors claiming negligence contributed to his death.

Monday’s suit in Allegheny County Court says one of White’s doctors was out of town and another prescribed an over-the-counter medication when he weakened after being discharged following back surgery in May 2008.

White’s wife took him to an emergency room when his condition worsened. He was diagnosed with a blood clot in his lung and died June 6, 2008, at UPMC Presbyterian hospital at 58.

White family attorney Art Schwarzwaelder says White’s doctors missed chances to save his life.

UPMC didn’t return messages for comment.

White was a member of the Steelers’ Steel Curtain defenses that won four Super Bowls in the 1970s.