Well I suppose it's hard to believe that Daddy and Mommy are money-grubbing vultures, but sometimes we just have to accept reality. From the judge's ruling after the first trial:
During the period of time following the incident of February 23, 1990 the parties worked together in an attempt to provide the best care possible for Terri Schiavo. On February 14, 1993, this amicable relationship between the parties was severed. While the testimony differs on what may or may not have been promised to whom and by whom, it is clear to this court that such severance was predicated upon money and the fact that Mr. Schiavo was unwilling to equally divide his loss of consortium award with Mr. and Mrs. Schindler. The parties have literally not spoken since that date. Regrettably, money overshadows this entire case and creates potential of conflict of interest for both sides. The Guardian Ad Litem noted that Mr. Schiavo's conflict of interest was that if Terri Schiavo died while he is still her husband, he would inherit her estate. The record before this court discloses that should Mr. and Mrs. Schindler prevail, their stated hope is that Mr. Schiavo would divorce their daughter, get on with his life, they would be appointed guardians of Terri Schiavo and become her heirs at law. They have even encouraged him to "get on with his life". Therefore, neither side is exempt from finger pointing as to possible conflicts of interest in this case.
That is quite interesting. Even tho the judge thinks Michael has a potential conflict of interest he takes his heresay testimony as fact? Amazing.
susie
The parents wanted the money to actually get their daughter treated in a manner that they saw fit, instead of going to the lawyers trying to kill her. My, what a nefarious and greedy purpose.