The Real Housewives of Atlanta personality, Shamea Morton, has made serious allegations against an Atlanta-based doctor, claiming she suffered “negligent burns” during a chemical peel procedure, leading to extensive and lasting scarring. This exclusive revelation comes from Us Weekly.

Morton, alongside her husband Gerald Mwangi, initiated a medical malpractice lawsuit on October 31, targeting Dr. Jing Jing Wong Harris, her clinic Pretty Faces Atlanta, and several other associated parties.

The incident in question occurred on March 13, 2024, when Morton underwent a chemical peel at Pretty Faces Atlanta.

The lawsuit asserts that Morton should have never been subjected to a chemical peel given her existing diagnosis of Tinea Versicolor, a fungal skin condition. She contends that she should have been directed to a qualified dermatologist for appropriate care.

Furthermore, Morton argues that even absent her fungal condition, the peel—particularly the application of two layers—was “entirely unsuitable” for her African American skin. She notes that her skin type, even in cases of simple hyperpigmentation, required careful preparation and less aggressive treatments than what was administered.

The suit accused one of the third party defendants of using too strong of a chemical peel on Morton’s back and arms. Morton said the third party defendant performed the chemical peel without Harris’ supervision, which resulted in “second degree burns, blistering and permanent scarring.”

Morton claimed she “cried in pain due to sensations she was experiencing.”

“[Morton’s] screams were so loud that [Harris], for the first time that day, entered the room where the procedure was being performed and inquired as to what was going on,” the suit alleged. “When [Morton] reported intense pain to [Harris], [Harris] told her that she was being dramatic.”

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Morton’s suit claimed that “only after seeing the tears from [Morton] crying, [Harris] applied an unknown solution from a spray bottle to [Morton’s] back.”

“Harris never consulted, examined, or approved the treatment plan for [Morton] prior to the application of the chemical peel,” Morton’s lawsuit alleged.

Morton’s lawsuit demanded unspecified damages. Darren M. Tobin, Morton’s lawyer told Us, “What happened to Shamea when she was burned is unacceptable and inexcusable. We intend on pursuing full justice allowed under the law.”

Morton first appeared on RHOA in season 5 as a guest of the cast. She was promoted to friend in season 8 and then up to a main cast member in season 16.

During season 16, a notable story line for Morton was a strain in her friendship with longtime friend Porsha Williams. During the reunion, Andy Cohen told Morton she might benefit from communicating her frustrations more clearly to her friends.

In July, Morton posted a 41-minute YouTube video apologizing to her RHOA costars following her first season as a full-time cast member.

“If I ever offended you, if I’ve made you feel less than, inferior, insulted you, hurt you in any way — I’m sorry. I hope that we can start fresh, and I wish you nothing but the best,” Morton said. “And that prayer, I hope it leaves this room and enters into your heart and into your household, and that’s a wrap on Season 16.”

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Last month, Morton spoke to Entertainment Tonight about what goes down on season 17, which premieres next year.

Morton told the outlet, “Just when I thought 16 was the worst, 17 came.”

She said, “And some would say I’m in my villain era … but … I think I’m just living in my truth.”

“And I’m … sitting on business. I don’t know if I’m standing on it yet, but I’m sitting on it,” Morton added.