The widow of a man from Long Island who died after being pulled into an MRI machine has filed a lawsuit, accusing the facility of failing to take basic safety precautions.

Adrienne Jones-McAllister, 61, has taken legal action against Nassau Open MRI following the death of her husband, Keith McAllister, in what has been described as a shocking accident.

What are the details of the lawsuit?

The lawsuit was filed in Nassau County Supreme Court and claims the radiology office attached to the center was negligent for failing to ensure that he removed a heavy chain from his neck before entering the scan room.

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According to the complaint, Jones-McAllister has sustained “severe and serious personal, psychological and emotional injuries” since the incident that occurred in July 2025, with “permanent effects of pain, disability, disfigurement and loss of body function.”

It also states that she “witnessed and was totally aware through all of her senses of the injuries and suffering and eventual death of her husband.”

How did a simple MRI scan go so horribly wrong?

McAllister died on July 16 after being pulled into the MRI machine while wearing a 20-pound metal necklace. The powerful magnetic force of the equipment drew him in with extreme, unrelenting speed, leading to fatal injuries. This was despite the company, who offer a same-day MRI scanning service, claiming that "every patient receives the highest quality service".

His widow has previously criticized staff for not warning him, saying: “That was not the first time that guy has seen that chain,” and adding: “They had a conversation about it before.”

The lawsuit also names several other parties connected to the MRI center, including East Coast Radiology, which used the MRI equipment, as well as the companies responsible for leasing and owning the building. The amount being sought in damages has not yet been made public.

MRI machines generate extremely strong magnetic fields, capable of pulling metal objects with dangerous force. Because of this, strict safety protocols require patients to remove all metal items before entering the scanning area, as even small oversights can result in serious injury or death.

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A Long Island man died in a tragic accident after being pulled into an MRI machine by the powerful magnetic field, while wearing a 20-pound metal chain around his neck, his family claims.

Keith McAllister, 61, was fatally injured on Wednesday afternoon inside Nassau Open MRI in Westbury, New York. According to his family, the freak incident occurred while his wife, Adrienne Jones-McAllister, was undergoing a routine scan of her knee at the medical facility, per PEOPLE.

McAllister had accompanied his wife to the appointment, but what should have been a standard procedure turned into a horrifying ordeal.

According to a statement from the couple's daughter, Samantha Bodden, posted on a GoFundMe page for funeral expenses, the MRI technician allegedly stepped out of the scan room mid-procedure and asked McAllister to help his wife off the exam table.

Bodden claimed the technician failed to warn McAllister to remove the large chain he was wearing, a critical safety step in MRI environments, where metal objects are strictly prohibited due to the machine’s powerful magnetic force.

“While my mother was laying on the table, the technician left the room to get her husband to help her off the table. He forgot to inform him to take the chain he was wearing from around his neck off when the magnet sucked him in,” Bodden wrote.

McAllister was reportedly pulled violently toward the machine, becoming trapped against it. “My mother and the tech tried for several minutes to release him before the police were called,” Bodden added.

He allegedly remained stuck to the MRI machine for nearly an hour before emergency responders were able to free him.

Despite the rescue efforts, McAllister suffered multiple heart attacks during the incident and later died from his injuries, according to his wife, per News 12 Long Island.

The family is pushing back on early media reports suggesting McAllister should not have been in the MRI room. Bodden clarified that her father was led into the area by the technician and did not enter on his own.

“Several news stations are saying he wasn’t authorized to be in the room, when in fact he was, because the technician went and brought him into the room,” she wrote.

MRI machines generate a magnetic field powerful enough to pull metal objects toward them at high speed, posing a serious risk if proper safety precautions aren’t followed. Metal objects can also heat up inside the magnetic field, leading to burns or other injuries.

The tragic accident is now raising serious concerns about safety protocol at the Westbury imaging center, and the family is seeking accountability as they mourn their sudden and devastating loss.

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A woman has opened up about her husband's final moments as he was tragically sucked into an MRI machine and killed.

Adrienne Jones-McAllister tearfully recounted the terrifying moment that her husband, 61-year-old Keith McAllister, was pulled into an MRI machine at Nassau Open MRI in Westbury, New York, after the powerful magnet caught hold of a 20-pound metal chain he was wearing.

“He went limp in my arms,” she told News 12 Long Island. “And this is still pulsating in my brain.”

On July 16, what began as a standard MRI appointment for Adrienne's knee quickly turned into a nightmare. Keith, who regularly accompanied his wife to help her off the imaging table, entered the MRI room as usual — this time, still wearing the heavy chain he often used for weight training.

Adrienne said the staff at Nassau Open MRI were familiar with both her husband and his chain. “That was not the first time that guy has seen that chain,” she said. “They had a conversation about it before.”

But on this visit, the consequences were devastating.

“In that instant, the machine switched him around, pulled him in, and he hit the MRI,” Adrienne recalled.

The powerful magnetic field generated by MRI machines can attract metallic objects with extreme force, per the New York Post.

Jones-McAllister and the technician both tried to free Keith from the machine.

“I was saying, ‘Could you turn off the machine? Call 911. Do something. Turn this damn thing off!’” she said, still visibly shaken.

Despite their frantic efforts, Keith suffered multiple heart attacks. Emergency responders arrived shortly after 4:30PM, and he was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The Nassau County Police Department confirmed in a statement that he had “experienced a medical episode” at the MRI facility.

In a follow-up report, they said he had “succumbed to his injuries and was declared deceased by a hospital physician.”

Adrienne remembers the last moment she saw her husband alive.

“He waved goodbye to me, and his whole body went limp,” she said.

She now struggles to make sense of what happened, and with the pain of her sudden loss.

“I haven’t been able to sleep, I’m barely eating, I just can’t believe [it],” she said. “I’m still trying to wrap my head around the whole thing.”

Keith, she added, was a devoted husband and a hardworking man.

“And I loved him so much,” she said.

Patients are normally warned to remove all metal objects before entering an MRI room — a basic safety standard due to the strength of the machine’s magnets.

According to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering, MRIs use magnetic fields to generate detailed images of the body’s soft tissue, and can cause metal to become dangerous projectiles or heat up, potentially burning patients.

Adrienne believes negligence played a role in her husband’s death and has raised serious questions about the technician's actions that day.

An official investigation into the tragic July 16 incident is ongoing, according to the Nassau County Police Department.

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Florida authorities have opened a medical investigation into the death of professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan.

The WWE Hall of Famer, born Terry Bollea, passed away on Thursday morning (July 24) at the age of 71 at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida, after paramedics were dispatched to his home in response to a medical emergency.

Emergency crews reportedly spent over an hour attempting to save his life. TMZ reported that the initial call was for cardiac arrest, with multiple police vehicles and EMTs responding to the scene.

Major Nate Burnside of the Clearwater Police Department confirmed during a press briefing: “The Clearwater Police Department is conducting a medical investigation, which is standard in these types of cases. There are no signs of foul play or suspicious activity related to this call for service at this time," per Express.

He detailed the timeline of events: “Just before 10 AM, Clearwater Police Department responded to a house in the 1000 block of El Dorado Avenue for a medical related call. It was discovered at that time that Terry Bollea, also known as Hulk Hogan, was experiencing a serious medical-related issue. Personnel provided medical treatment at that time and transported Mr. Bollea to Morton Plant Hospital, where he died at 11:17 AM."

WWE confirmed Hogan's death on social media, stating: “WWE is saddened to learn WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture's most recognisable figures, Hogan helped WWE achieve global recognition in the 1980s. WWE extends its condolences to Hogan's family, friends, and fans."

Tributes poured in from the wrestling world and beyond. Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon shared a post on X, which read: “The world lost a treasure today. Hulk Hogan was the greatest WWE Superstar of ALL TIME, someone who was loved and admired around the world.

"He gave everything he had to the audience whom he appreciated, respected and loved," he said, concluding the post with Hogan’s iconic mantra: “Train, take your vitamins and say your prayers.”

Fellow wrestling legends also paid tribute. The Undertaker said: “The wrestling world has lost a true legend. His contributions to our business are immeasurable, and for that, I am appreciative. Thank you, Hulk Hogan.”

Ric Flair, a longtime rival and friend, also posted: “I Am Absolutely Shocked To Hear About The Passing Of My Close Friend @HulkHogan!... Hulk Has Been By My Side Since We Started In The Wrestling Business.

"An Incredible Athlete, Talent, Friend, And Father! Our Friendship Has Meant The World To Me. He Was Always There For Me Even When I Didn’t Ask For Him To Be. He Was One Of The First To Visit Me When I Was In The Hospital With A 2% Chance Of Living, And He Prayed By My Bedside," he said. "Hulkster, No One Will Ever Compare To You! Rest In Peace My Friend!”

President Trump, also a longtime friend of Hogan, wrote on Truth Social: “We lost a great friend today, the ‘Hulkster.’ Hulk Hogan was MAGA all the way - Strong, tough, smart, but with the biggest heart… Hulk Hogan will be greatly missed!”

Hogan had been struggling with serious health issues in the months leading up to his death.

Following a four-level Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion in June, his wife Sky Daily revealed he was recovering from an “intense surgery with a long and layered healing process,” noting that it had affected his vocal cords and required breathing and feeding tubes.

In February 2023, Hogan was seen using a walking stick, and Kurt Angle later revealed the wrestling icon had lost sensation in his legs. Close friend and longtime manager Jimmy Hart had reassured fans just two days before Hogan’s death, posting on X: “Hulk is doing great, doing phenomenal!”

Hogan transformed professional wrestling into mainstream entertainment.

Towering at 6’7", with his signature blond hair, mustache, and bandana, the late star became the face of the WWF in the 1980s, headlining events like WrestleMania III and battling legends like André the Giant.

His turn as “Hollywood” Hogan in WCW in the mid-1990s helped launch the New World Order (NWO) and ushered in the “Monday Night Wars,” revolutionizing the industry again.

Hogan was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame twice - once in 2005 as an individual and again in 2020 with the NWO.

Although a 2015 scandal involving a leaked tape of him using racist language briefly severed ties with WWE, his impact on professional wrestling endured, and he was reinstated into the Hall of Fame in 2018.

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