A member of the iconic US soul group the Four Tops is taking legal action against a hospital in Detroit, claiming he was mistreated and racially profiled by medical staff.
Alexander Morris, a member of the group since 2019, went to Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital in April 2023 with difficulty breathing and chest pain. Despite informing the doctors of his health issues and history of heart disease, they allegedly dismissed his claims of being a member of the Four Tops and ordered a psychological evaluation instead of providing emergency treatment for his cardiac distress.
The situation escalated when staff removed him from oxygen, put him in a straitjacket, and subjected him to racial discrimination. It wasn’t until Mr. Morris showed them footage of him performing with the group at the Grammy Awards that they realized their mistake. The hospital offered a meager $25 gift card as an apology, which he declined.
Mr. Morris, 53, had previously raised concerns about his security due to stalkers and fans and had informed the hospital staff of his celebrity status. Despite this, he was allegedly treated with suspicion and disbelief, leading to a delay in receiving proper medical care for his serious heart condition and pneumonia.
The Four Tops are well-known for their classic hits like “Reach Out I’ll Be There” from 1966, but it seems even their fame couldn’t prevent this incident of alleged discrimination and mistreatment. The hospital has stated that the health and safety of their patients is their top priority, but they have not provided details on the case under investigation.
