Ripped model sues after surgery âruins self-esteemâ A model and ex-AFL player is suing for negligence, claiming his career has been hurt by botched surgery. Fashion & Beauty by Vanda Carson Premium Content Subscriber only A Queensland model has sued the health district behind Princess Alexandra Hospital for negligence, claiming his career has been hurt by botched hand surgery. Zaine Alan Pringle, 28, from Upper Mount Gravatt, is seeking $592,801 in damages in the District Court claiming surgical errors at the hospital meant he had to have three additional surgeries and has been left with scarring and in pain. Mr Pringle, who has modelled for ten years and had a contract with clothing retailer City Beach, hurt his left ring finger while playing AFL in 2017, his claim states.