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Michael Schiavo Lawsuit Would Focus on Terri's 2003 Hospitalization
Lifenews ^ | Aug 11 05 | Lifenews

Posted on 08/14/2005 9:43:33 PM PDT by churchillbuff

Clearwater, FL (LifeNews.com) -- New details are emerging about the angle estranged husband Michael Schiavo is pursuing in a possible medical malpractice lawsuit related to the medical care provided to Terri. Michael is pursuing an August 2003 incident in which Terri was hospitalized with a possible severe infection. Earlier this week, a new attorney for Michael filed legal papers asking for a 90 day extension of the statute of limitations on filing a medical malpractice case. Mark Perenich, who takes over for euthanasia advocate George Felos, said in the petition that is representing as the attorney for Michael and Terri's estate.

Michael is pursing a possible case based on an incident occurring around August 14, 2003.

Near that time, Terri was admitted to Morton Plant Hospital on at least two occasions because of numerous medical issues such as a bleeding esophagus, urinary tract infection, and pneumonia.

Terri was transported from Woodside Hospice to the hospital after she coughed up blood, Felos said at the time. Doctors thought she may have had a stomach ulcer, but Terri's family later indicated she was being treated for a bleeding esophagus.

On August 24, Terri was again admitted to the hospital for a "substantial infection" and lung congestion with possible pneumonia.

At that time, Michael indicated Terri may die without medical treatment and hospital officials told him that she could die even if they treated her. Michael asked Judge George Greed to be able to halt any medical treatment, thereby causing Terri's possible death.

Felos, however, admitted Terri would likely "turn the corner" if given medical treatment.

If the courts grant Michael's petition, he and his attorney will be given 90 additional days to look into the matter and file a formal medical malpractice lawsuit. Under Florida law, legal action must be taken within two years of the alleged mistreatment unless an extension is granted.

There is no word on what grounds Michael would claim the malpractice occurred.

While Michael may be file suit based on possible mistreatment, nurses who cared for Terri over the years say he was responsible for mistreating her.

Terri died on March 31 after a painful two week-long starvation and dehydration death following Judge Greer's decision Michael could end her life.


TOPICS: Culture/Society; US: Florida
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1 posted on 08/14/2005 9:43:34 PM PDT by churchillbuff
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this is through-the-looking-glass stuff. this bastard wanted her put down, claiming she had no sensation of what was happening to her - - but now he wants to milk the caregivers for not treating this "vegetable" well? if they really treated her like vegetable, maybe it's because that's what he said she was?


2 posted on 08/14/2005 9:46:31 PM PDT by churchillbuff
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To: churchillbuff

or is he bringing suit because they DID treat her and he wanted her to die, THEN?


3 posted on 08/14/2005 9:50:03 PM PDT by bitt ('We will all soon reap what the ignorant are now sowing.' Victor Davis Hanson)
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To: bitt

I've read this three times and I think you're right. It sounds like he's suing because they treated her when he wanted her dead. Either that or I'm reading it all wrong.


4 posted on 08/14/2005 9:59:24 PM PDT by GloriaJane (http://music.download.com/gloriajane "Seems Like Our Press Has Turned Against Our Country")
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either way he is a snake of the lowest order and deserves shunning by society AFTER we take away all the money he's made over her.

I still say he caused her first injury.


5 posted on 08/14/2005 10:01:03 PM PDT by bitt ('We will all soon reap what the ignorant are now sowing.' Victor Davis Hanson)
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To: churchillbuff

From what I've read, MS had a DNR and thinks because she was treated for infections that the DNR was ignored. Medical treatment isn't resuscitation.


6 posted on 08/14/2005 10:03:20 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (If you think you know what's coming next....You don't know Jack.)
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To: churchillbuff
Michael asked Judge George Greed

Judge George Greed? Freudian slip on the writers part? lol

7 posted on 08/14/2005 10:05:58 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (If you think you know what's coming next....You don't know Jack.)
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To: Future Useless Eater; ruoflaw

ping


8 posted on 08/14/2005 10:07:13 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (If you think you know what's coming next....You don't know Jack.)
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To: bitt
or is he bringing suit because they DID treat her and he wanted her to die, THEN?

How I wish this poor excuse for a human being would overplay his hand with his greed in the pursuit of money. I hope, if he does bring suit, it backfires on him and proves to the world once and for all that he, George Felos, and George Greer committed a crime when they orchestrated the death of Terri Shiavo.

9 posted on 08/14/2005 10:11:08 PM PDT by PeskyOne
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To: DJ MacWoW

That does seem to be what he is claiming.....


10 posted on 08/14/2005 10:21:53 PM PDT by Jrabbit
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That does seem to be what he is claiming.....

I don't understand that. He was told it was illegal not to treat her for the UTI or bladder infection, whatever it was, years before. Is he dumb enough to think that changed? It seems like there has to be more to this or this attorney wouldn't have taken it. A DNR doesn't cover treatable illness.

11 posted on 08/14/2005 10:27:42 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (If you think you know what's coming next....You don't know Jack.)
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To: Halls; Earthdweller; BykrBayb; Miss Behave; TAdams8591; floriduh voter

ping


12 posted on 08/14/2005 10:30:53 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (If you think you know what's coming next....You don't know Jack.)
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To: bitt

I think you're right about that too!


13 posted on 08/14/2005 10:37:19 PM PDT by GloriaJane (http://music.download.com/gloriajane "Seems Like Our Press Has Turned Against Our Country")
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To: DJ MacWoW
Medical treatment isn't resuscitation.

Who knows for sure? This is Florida, after all.

If a simple feeding is considered life support in FL then Hemodialysis patients for sure should be thinking about moving. (one example only, others exist)

But, I will be surprised if Mikey or his lawyer makes a dime off this.

14 posted on 08/14/2005 10:43:17 PM PDT by ARridgerunner
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Who knows for sure? This is Florida, after all.

I was in Florida in April for my Mom. She had a DNR but was still treated with antibiotics etc if needed. It was explained that if her heart stopped or she had a stroke, she wouldn't be resuscitated but that's all it covered.. That's why I don't understand this.

15 posted on 08/14/2005 10:52:38 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (If you think you know what's coming next....You don't know Jack.)
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To: DJ MacWoW

It makes no sense...perhaps Greer gave him special rights that included witholding ANY treatment.

Or, more than likely, the reporter is just speculating.


16 posted on 08/14/2005 10:58:43 PM PDT by Jrabbit
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To: DJ MacWoW
I think like you. MS wants to sue the hospital for simply treating Terri, it sounds.

DNR means no chest compressions or defib. It doesn't mean do not treat. (Maybe Schiavo thinks he can get the definition of DNR changed, too.)

17 posted on 08/14/2005 11:05:29 PM PDT by ARridgerunner
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To: bitt

either way he is a snake of the lowest order and deserves shunning by society

Instead, he's receiving awards. This is some world we've got set up here...


18 posted on 08/14/2005 11:13:05 PM PDT by kenth
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To: Jrabbit
It makes no sense...perhaps Greer gave him special rights that included witholding ANY treatment.

Actually another article I read on FR said MS went to court to stop treatment and the judge denied his petition. So, how can he sue? He must think he's special as you said.

19 posted on 08/14/2005 11:21:04 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (If you think you know what's coming next....You don't know Jack.)
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To: ARridgerunner
Maybe Schiavo thinks he can get the definition of DNR changed, too

THAT is entirely possible!

20 posted on 08/14/2005 11:22:04 PM PDT by DJ MacWoW (If you think you know what's coming next....You don't know Jack.)
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