Heart of the Matter: Savannah DeMelo's Lawsuit Exposes Wider Concerns in Sports Medicine Savannah DeMelo, a 28 year old midfielder for the United States women's national soccer team, has filed a lawsuit against University of Louisville Health and two doctors, Dr.
Sarabjeet Suri and Dr. Jennifer Daily. The negligence alleged against them raises questions about the quality of care athletes receive when they fall ill or injured on the field.
The incident occurred last September during a National Women's Soccer League match, when DeMelo collapsed due to chest pain, dizziness, and shortness of breath.