Amidst allegations of medical misconduct and ADA violations, a Georgia resident has taken legal action against a prominent healthcare provider. On February 20, 2026, Amari J. Moody filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York against Northside Hospital, Inc., its ENT Specialists division in Lawrenceville, and several associated individuals including Dr. Johnny Won and Tyler Denmeade, PA-C.
The lawsuit accuses Northside Hospital and its affiliates of multiple infractions under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Moody claims that inaccurate medical documentation and obstruction to federally protected medical records have significantly impaired his ability to receive appropriate postoperative care following sinus surgery at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York on February 26, 2025. According to Moody, subsequent radiological evaluations contradicted clinical notes authored by Dr. Won and other staff members at Northside ENT Specialists.
Moody alleges that during a June 25, 2025 appointment, Dr. Won acknowledged abnormalities seen in imaging but failed to accurately document these findings in his medical records. Furthermore, the complaint details how previous visit notes by Tyler Denmeade contradict Dr. Won’s later documentation, highlighting inconsistencies in recordkeeping practices at Northside ENT.
In addition to documentation issues, Moody contends that his requests for ADA accommodations were mishandled or outright denied by defendants Alpha Sita and Lynne Edwards. These requests included written-only communication due to cognitive impairments—a modification protected under federal law—which was reportedly ignored despite multiple submissions.
Moody’s grievances extend beyond mere administrative failures; he asserts that after raising concerns about his treatment and filing disability-related Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) materials, his care was abruptly terminated without proper transfer-of-care planning or referrals to alternative providers—actions he views as retaliatory.
Seeking justice through declaratory and injunctive relief, Moody asks the court to mandate corrections to his medical records or allow him to append a statement of disagreement where inaccuracies persist. He also demands that Northside cease any retaliatory practices and comply with ADA requirements for effective communication.
The case is presided over by an unnamed judge under Case No. 1:26-cv-01483-UA. Representing himself pro se is Amari J. Moody from Dacula, Georgia.
Source: 126cv01483_Amari_J_Moody_v_Northside_Hospital_Complaint_Southern_District_of_New_York.pdf
