Marlen Ochoa-Lopez's family outraged after state clears Advocate Christ Medical Center in her baby's case

Tuesday, June 18, 2019
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The family of murdered Chicago pregnant woman Marlen Ochoa-Lopez is outraged after a state investigation cleared the hospital in the case of her son.[br /][br /]The state said Monday that after an investigation, Advocate Christ Medical Center was found to be in substantial compliance in relation to the Yovanny Lopez case. The decision didn't come with any details beyond that.[br /][Ads /][br /]Yovanny Lopez was removed from his mother's womb after she was killed. Police and prosecutors said Clarisa Figueroa killed Marlen Ochoa-Lopez back in April, then called 911, claiming she had just had a baby that was not breathing.[br /][br /][b]WATCH: Attorney for the family of murdered teen mother, Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, addresses media after a state investigation cleared the hospital in the case of her son[/b][br /][media ID="5352309" /][br /][br /]Figueroa was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center, who did not alert state authorities even though Figueroa did not show signs of giving birth.[br /][br /]The baby, Yovanny, had been in intensive care[url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/baby-of-murdered-pregnant-chicago-woman-dies/5346458/" TARGET="" REL=""] before dying early Friday morning[/url]. His father was at the airport Monday night picking up relatives for the baby's funeral services, which will be private. A family spokesperson expressed outrage over the state's decision.[br /][br /]"Not only is the child the victim of a heinous crime, he's being re-victimized by the state of Illinois," said Julie Contreras, spokesperson for the family.[br /][br /][b]WATCH: Attorney for the family of murdered teen mother, Marlen Ochoa-Lopez, addresses media following baby's death[/b][br /][media ID="5347020" /][br /][br /]"We want justice for my son, justice for my wife, and there should be laws that protect people with the police with everyone," said Yovanny Lopez, the baby's father.[br /][br /]Contreras and Frank Avila, the Ochoa-Lopez family's attorney, denounced the findings of the state's investigation of Advocate Christ Medical Center Monday afternoon in front of the Illinois Department of Public Health.[br /][br /]The Ochoa-Lopez family said the hospital made serious errors, when according to the state's investigation, staff failed to call authorities even after a doctor treating the child questioned if Figueroa was really the mother. The administration didn't contact the Chicago Police Department, even after a DNA link to the biological father was confirmed.[br /][br /][b]WATCH: Husband speaks about Marlen Ochoa-Lopez's death[/b][br /][media ID="5302798" /][br /][br /]"This hospital made very serious errors. They were negligent and now they are re-victimizing this person and intentionally inflicting emotional distress on Yovanny Lopez and I demand justice," Avila said.[br /][br /]Christ Medical Center released a statement thanking the state for the investigation, offering prayers for the Ochoa-Lopez family and saying it's committed to learning from the experience to improve processes at the hospital.[br /][br /]The statement said, "Our hearts and prayers continue to be with the Ochoa-Lopez family, whose courage and grace have drawn the admiration of our entire organization. We thank the Illinois Department of Public Health for its thorough review, and CMS for its assessment, which showed the medical care provided and actions taken by our staff were appropriate. Nevertheless, we are committed to learning from the experience to improve processes. Additionally, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude to our dedicated team for their tireless commitment to delivering world-class, compassionate care."[br /][br /][b][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/society/we-can-still-find-hope-artist-creates-mural-of-murdered-pilsen-woman/5312223/" TARGET="" REL=""]RELATED: 'We can still find hope': Artist creates mural of murdered Pilsen woman[/url][/b][br /][media ID="5312209" /][br /][br /]The family said they want the head of the Illinois Department of Public Health to resign. They said they also want IDPH to conduct a brand new investigation, one they say is not "biased."[br /][br /]Three people have been charged in Marlen Ochoa Lopez's death. Prosecutors said Clarisa Figueroa lured 19-year-old Marlen Ochoa-Lopez to her home with the promise of free baby clothes, then allegedly killed the young woman with the help of her daughter Desiree.[br /][br /]Three weeks after Marlen's disappearance, police said [url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/remains-found-on-sw-side-identified-as-missing-pilsen-woman/5301093/" TARGET="" REL=""]her remains were found[/url] in the Southwest Side home where police said she was murdered.[br /][br /]Clarisa Figueroa and Desiree Figueroa have been charged with first-degree murder. Clarisa's boyfriend, Piotr Bobak, has been charged with concealing a homicide.[br /][br /]Yovanny's death has been ruled a homicide and more charges could be filed.[br /][Ads /][br /]The artist who painted a mural of Marlen Ochoa-Lopez in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood said he plans to add to it in the coming days to include the baby with her.[br /][br /][b]PREVIOUS COVERAGE[/b][br /][b][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/investigation-christ-medical-center-acted-properly-in-marlen-ochoa-lopez-baby-case/5351027/" TARGET="" REL=""]Christ Medical Center acted properly in Marlen Ochoa-Lopez baby case, investigation finds[/url][/b][br /][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/baby-of-murdered-pregnant-chicago-woman-dies/5346458/" TARGET="" REL=""]Marlen Ochoa-Lopez death: Baby of murdered pregnant Chicago woman dies, family spokesperson says[/url][br /][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/3-suspects-in-murder-of-pregnant-chicago-woman-indicted/5343218/" TARGET="" REL=""]Marlen Ochoa-Lopez death: 3 suspects in murder of pregnant Chicago woman formally indicted[/url][br /][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/ochoa-lopez-family-gets-2nd-opinion-on-babys-prognosis/5337363/" TARGET="" REL=""]Marlen Ochoa-Lopez baby: Family gets 2nd opinion on infant's prognosis[/url][br /][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/a-final-goodbye-to-marlen-ochoa-lopez/5316766/" TARGET="" REL=""]Family, community says final goodbye to Marlen Ochoa-Lopez[/url][br /][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/marlen-ochoa-lopezs-visitation-continues-friday/5315459/" TARGET="" REL=""]Marlen Ochoa-Lopez's visitation continues Friday; Murdered woman's baby remains hospitalized[/url][br /][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/murdered-pilsen-womans-family-arrives-from-mexico-visits-baby-in-hospital-/5312090/" TARGET="" REL=""]Marlen Ochoa-Lopez Death: Murdered Pilsen woman's family arrives in Chicago, visits baby in hospital[/url][br /][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/society/we-can-still-find-hope-artist-creates-mural-of-murdered-pilsen-woman/5312223/" TARGET="" REL=""]Marlen Ochoa-Lopez Death:'We can still find hope': Artist creates mural of murdered Pilsen woman[/url][br /][Ads /][br /][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/murdered-pilsen-womans-family-arrives-for-funeral-hospital-under-investigation-/5310438/" TARGET="" REL=""]Marlen Ochoa-Lopez Death: Murdered Pilsen woman's family arrives for funeral, health department investigating Christ Medical Center[/url][br /][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/marlen-ochoa-lopezs-family-seeks-answers-why-authorities-were-not-alerted/5309727/" TARGET="" REL=""]Marlen Ochoa-Lopez's family seeks answers why authorities were not alerted to Figueroa[/url][br /][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/dcfs-police-not-alerted-to-murder-suspect-despite-no-signs-of-giving-birth/5308474/" TARGET="" REL=""]DCFS, police not alerted to Marlen Ochoa-Lopez death suspect despite no signs of giving birth, officials say[/url][br /][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/funeral-arrangements-set-for-marlen-ochoa-lopez/5306690/" TARGET="" REL=""]Funeral set for murdered pregnant woman Marlen Ochoa-Lopez[/url][br /][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/3-charged-in-murder-of-pregnant-chicago-woman-denied-bond/5304737/" TARGET="" REL=""]Marlen Ochoa-Lopez death: 3 charged in murder of pregnant Chicago woman denied bond[/url][br /][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/3-charged-in-killing-of-pregnant-woman-19-on-sw-side/5303071/" TARGET="" REL=""]Marlen Ochoa-Lopez death: 3 charged in murder of Chicago missing pregnant woman, 19, on Southwest Side[/url][br /]5301093/" TARGET="" REL=""]Remains found on Southwest Side identified as missing Pilsen woman Marlen Ochoa-Lopez[/url][br /][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/police-persons-of-interest-questioned-about-pregnant-pilsen-teen-missing-3-weeks/5300396/" TARGET="" REL=""]Persons of interest questioned about pregnant Pilsen teen missing 3 weeks, police say[/url][br /][url HREF="https://abc7chicago.com/pregnant-teen-missing-since-last-week-/5281786/" TARGET="" REL=""]Pregnant teen, 19, missing since last week last seen in Pilsen[/url]
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