Esteban, a 24-year-old man from Sarthe, France, died in January due to a pneumothorax and cardiac arrest despite multiple calls to the SAMU emergency medical service. His family reported that after two calls to the emergency number 15, no medical assistance was dispatched to his home, where he complained of severe chest pain and breathing difficulties. The SAMU physician on duty reportedly misdiagnosed his symptoms as a muscular problem. Esteban's family has filed a complaint for involuntary manslaughter, seeking recognition of errors made by the emergency service. His mother publicly expressed regret for following the SAMU's advice and insists on pursuing the matter legally. Media outlets including BFMTV and RTL have covered the case, highlighting the family's allegations of inadequate medical response and the subsequent legal actions.