Noah said the Hospital for Special Surgery and Dr. Riley Williams III did not properly diagnose his illness and condition, didn’t refer him to specialists that had proper skills and training for his illness and negligently performed exams and surgery, CNN reported.
Noah did not disclose what illness or condition he was seeking treatment for.
The suit said Noah had received treatment from Williams III from Aug. 25, 2020, to Dec. 17, 2020, NBC News reported. He also underwent surgery on Nov. 23, 2020.
He said he “was rendered sick, sore, lame and disabled; sustained severe and painful personal injuries; sustained severe nervous shock, mental anguish, severe emotional distress and great physical pain; was confined to a bed and home for a long period of time; was compelled to undergo hospital and medical aid, treatment and attention; has suffered loss of enjoyment of life; was prevented from engaging in his usual occupation for a long period of time; and since some of his injuries are of a permanent nature, he will continue to suffer similar damages in the future,” NBC News reported.
An episode of “The Daily Show” aired on Nov. 19 before his surgery, which was on Nov. 23. He was off for seven days with the next episode airing Nov. 30, Us Weekly reported.
A spokesperson for the hospital told CNN that it has received the complaint and that it has given Noah’s attorney a “detailed rebuttal.”
HSS is one of the oldest orthopedic hospitals in the country and, according to its website, has been “ranked No. 1 in orthopedics for 12 years in a row by U.S. News & World Report,” Us Weekly reported.
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Through the years Trevor Noah attends the Comedy Central Roast of Steve Hofmeyer at the Lyric Theatre, Gold Reef City on September 11, 2012 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Dominic Barnardt/Gallo Images/Getty Images for MTV) (Getty Images/Getty Images)
Through the years Trevor Noah and Jerry Seinfeld watch the game between the New York Mets and the Philadelphia Phillies during Opening Day on April 13, 2015 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Elsa/Getty Images)
Through the years Trevor Noah attends the "China: Through The Looking Glass" Costume Institute Benefit Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 4, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images) (Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
Through the years Host Trevor Noah speaks onstage during "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" panel discussion at the Viacom Networks portion of the 2015 Summer TCA Tour at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on July 29, 2015 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Through the years Trevor Noah and host Jon Stewart appear on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" #JonVoyage on August 6, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Comedy Central) (Brad Barket/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
Through the years Trevor Noah (L) and Host and Executive Producer of Comedy Central’s “@midnight” Chris Hardwick attend the Comedy Central Emmys After Party at Boulevard3 on September 20, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Comedy Central) (Rachel Murray/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
Through the years Comedian Trevor Noah arrives at the Comedy Central Emmys After Party at Boulevard3 on September 20, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Comedy Central) (Joe Scarnici/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
Through the years Trevor Noah hosts Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Trevor Noah" premiere on September 28, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Comedy Central) (Brad Barket/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
Through the years Comedian Trevor Noah performs onstage at Stand Up LIVE! during Advertising Week 2015 AWXII at the Gotham Comedy Club on September 29, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew Toth/Getty Images for AWXII) (Andrew Toth)
Through the years James Carville (L) and Trevor Noah speak during Politicon at the Los Angeles Convention Center on October 10, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
Through the years Trevor Noah attends the "A Hologram for the King" Premiere - 2016 Tribeca Film Festival at BMCC John Zuccotti Theater on April 20, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Tribeca Film Festival) (Mike Coppola)
Through the years (L-R) Oscar Isaac, Eva Longoria and Trevor Noah attend Chivas' The Venture Final Event on July 14, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for Chivas The Venture) (Michael Loccisano)
Through the years 42nd President of the United States Bill Clinton (L) and Trevor Noah attend The Daily Show with Trevor Noah on September 15, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Comedy Central) (Brad Barket/Getty Images for Comedy Central)
Through the years Eric West and comedian Trevor Noah attend Heidi Klum's 17th Annual Halloween Party sponsored by SVEDKA Vodka at Vandal on October 31, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Heidi Klum) (Mike Coppola)
Through the years Trevor Noah is honored during the 48th NAACP Image Awards Non-Televised Awards Ceremony at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on February 10, 2017 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images for NAACP Image Awards) (Frederick M. Brown)
Through the years In this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, 'Daily Show' host Trevor Noah tries his luck at removing the Sword in the Stone in Fantasyland at Disneyland park February 24, 2017 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Scott Brinegar/Disney Parks via Getty Images) (Handout/Getty Images)
Through the years TV personality Trevor Noah and Colin Kaepernick attend the 2017 Time 100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on April 25, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for TIME) (Jemal Countess)
Through the years TV personality Trevor Noah accepts Best Host for 'The Daily Show' onstage during the 2017 MTV Movie And TV Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on May 7, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
Through the years (L-R) John Oliver, Jon Stewart and Trevor Noah attend the 11th Annual Stand Up for Heroes Event presented by The New York Comedy Festival and The Bob Woodruff Foundation at The Theater at Madison Square Garden on November 7, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for Bob Woodruff Foundation) (Bryan Bedder)
Through the years (L-R) Trevor Noah, DJ Khaled and Nile Rodgers attend the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Madison Square Garden on January 28, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for NARAS) (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for NARAS)
Through the years Comedian Trevor Noah attends the Heavenly Bodies: Fashion & The Catholic Imagination Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 7, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for New York Magazine) (Noam Galai/Getty Images for New York Magazi)
Through the years (L-R) Trevor Noah and Billy Porter attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean "Diddy" Combs on January 25, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) (Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording A)
Through the years Trevor Noah attends the 62nd Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on January 26, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for The Recording A)
Through the years In this image released on March 14, Host Trevor Noah speaks onstage during the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards at Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California and broadcast on March 14, 2021. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy) (Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording A)
Through the years Trevor Noah attends the game between the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden on November 23, 2021 in New York City. The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 106-100. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Elsa/Getty Images)
