Fiancee of Woods’ brother testifies in lawsuit

WARWICK, R.I.—A witness says the late brother of the actor James Woods was not seen by a doctor until an hour after he came to the Kent Hospital emergency room complaining of a sore throat.

Lisa Konopka, the fiancee of Michael Woods, testified Friday in Kent County Superior Court in a wrongful death lawsuit that accuses Kent Hospital of providing negligent care three years ago. The suit
was brought by James Woods, the Oscar-nominated actor and the administrator of his younger brother’s estate.

Michael Woods, who had heart disease, went into cardiac arrest in the hospital emergency room in 2006. He was 49.

Konopka’s testimony contradicts earlier statements from hospital staff, who say Woods was seen by at least two doctors within an hour of his arrival.