A landmark Texas ruling breathes new life into one detransitioner's quest for justice
The Texas Supreme Court has reversed a lower court's finding that Soren Aldaco's medical malpractice claims were time-barred, allowing her to proceed with her lawsuit against her healthcare providers. Aldaco, a detransitioner, underwent gender transition surgeries as a minor and is seeking justice for what she claims was a medical nightmare. The ruling sets a precedent that healthcare providers cannot avoid accountability by manipulating the dates and statute of limitations in similar cases.
- ▪The Texas Supreme Court unanimously reversed the lower court's finding that Aldaco's claims were time-barred.
- ▪Aldaco's lawsuit alleges medical malpractice related to her double mastectomy, which she underwent as a minor.
- ▪The court's decision establishes that the statute of limitations begins when the injury occurs, not when a therapist refers a patient for a procedure.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
Media A landmark Texas ruling breathes new life into one detransitioner's quest for justice Texas Supreme Court reverses lower court finding that Aldaco's double mastectomy malpractice claims were time-barred By Elizabeth Heckman Fox News Published July 3, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Landmark win for detransitioner challenges how gender medicine escapes accountability After a landmark Texas Supreme Court victory, Soren Aldaco, who underwent gender transition surgeries as a minor, reflects on her medical nightmare and the path ahead.
…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Fox News.
Discussion
0 commentsMore from Fox News
