Nichelle Nichols’ family has received $13 million in compensation after a lawsuit was filed against Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, New Mexico, where the legendary actress was treated in 2022.
A jury verdict awarded the iconic “Star Trek” star’s estate a large sum after a case centered on the care she received during what proved to be her final days.According to local station KOAT 7, Nichols was suffering from a heart condition and allegedly did not receive proper treatment during his emergency room visit. She was then transferred to a healthcare facility, where she died hours later at the age of 89.
How did the jury divide responsibility?
Under the ruling paper, Gila Regional Medical Center was found 40% liable in the case, while one doctor was found 60% liable, and another doctor was found to have no liability. Gila Medical Center has not yet responded to requests for comment on the ruling.
Who was Nicole Nichols?
Nichols was a true pioneer in television history, best known for her role as Lieutenant Uhura on Star Trek, where she became the first black woman to star in an American television series.
She continued to reprise the beloved character across several “Star Trek” films, cementing her place as one of the most iconic characters in science fiction and in the broader cultural history of on-screen representation.Beyond “Star Trek,” Nichols has had a career that has spanned decades across film and television. She appeared in projects including “Heroes”, “Are we there yet?” and Truckers, and has lent its voice to cartoon productions over the years. Her last on-screen appearance came in the 2021 documentary Woman in Motion, which tells the story of her real-life work with NASA to hire minority female astronaut candidates, a legacy that extends far beyond her acting career.Disclaimer: The information in this report is based on a legal hearing as reported by an outside source. The details provided represent claims made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is still ongoing, and no final ruling has been reached. The publication does not claim that these allegations are true.