Jury gives Jason Petersen and Jim Kjar defense verdict in Elder Abuse/Wrongful death trial
The case involved treatment given to an elderly patient. Plaintiff claimed that her mother was under the care of defendant for treatment of her heart and respiratory problems. The case contained claims for Elder Abuse, Wrongful Death/Medical Negligence and requested attorney fees and punitive damages against the health care provider, a national company. After a 2 ½ week trial the jury returned a defense verdict. After the close of evidence the Court gave a Directed Verdict in favor of one of the entities owned by the corporate defendant.