Illinois Wrongful Death Complaint Blames Fentanyl Overdose, Medical Malpractice, and Slip and Fall for Husband’s Passing
Kara S. Manley has filed an Illinois wrongful death lawsuit for the estate of her husband, Gary Manley. Gary died in June 2008 from a Fentanyl overdose.
In her wrongful death complaint, Kara is suing Wal-Mart Stores Inc, Dr. Oscar Florendo, and his medical practice Osbec Medical of Southern Illinois. Gary was taking Fentanyl for back pain injuries that he sustained during a slip and fall accident at Wal-Mart when he died.
Kara claims that Wal-Mart was negligent for allowing a slippery substance to accumulate on the ground of its O’Fallon store and for letting Gary slip and fall in February 2008. She is accusing Florendo and his practice of Illinois medical malpractice for allowing Gary to die from an overdose of the painkiller. Kara also contends that the doctor failed to properly monitor her husband’s Fentanyl use and neglected to comply with Physician's Desk Reference Manual standards for prescribing the drug.
She is seeking $50,000 in costs and damages.
A case management conference was scheduled for last month. Florendo and his medical practice want their case separated from the one against Wal-Mart. Meantime, Wal-Mart has filed counterclaims against them for equitable apportionment if a judgment is entered against it.
Chicago, Illinois Wrongful Death
There may be more than one party who should be held liable for the Chicago wrongful death of a loved one. It is important that you are represented by an experienced Chicago wrongful death law firm that knows how to pursue all claims and will work to obtain you the maximum recovery possible.
The death of a loved one is never easy—especially if his/her passing could have been prevented were it not for other parties’ negligence. You may, however, be able to hold the responsible parties financially liable.
Case against Wal-Mart and doctor involving trip and Fentanyl, in court, St. Clair Record, August 24, 2010
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