A New York City endoscopy clinic where comedian Joan Rivers underwent a procedure before her death says it’s committed to providing quality patient care.
Yorkville Endoscopy’s statement came on Thursday after attorneys representing Rivers’ family said they reached a settlement in a malpractice case against it.
Rivers was 81 years old when she died in September 2014. A medical examiner found she died of brain damage due to lack of oxygen after she stopped breathing during an endoscopy days earlier.
Yorkville Endoscopy says both sides agreed to a settlement to avoid protracted litigation. It says it remains committed to providing quality and compassionate health care services.
Earlier in the day, the attorneys of Joan River’s daughter, Melissa Rivers, confirmed (on Thursday) that the suit filed in 2015 had been settled.
Rivers says the settlement will ensure those to blame for her mother’s death “have accepted responsibility for their actions.”
Rivers’ attorneys won’t reveal the terms of the settlement. They say they want people to focus on Joan Rivers’ legacy.
