Legal Case Summary

Mary LaClair v. Suburban Hospital, Incorporate


Date Argued: Thu Jan 31 2013
Case Number: 146440
Docket Number: 2599122
Judges:William B. Traxler, Jr., Barbara Milano Keenan, Stephanie D. Thacker
Duration: 30 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Mary LaClair v. Suburban Hospital** **Court:** [Specific Court Name] **Docket Number:** 2599122 **Date of Filing:** [Filing Date] **Judge:** [Judge's Name] **Parties Involved:** - **Plaintiff:** Mary LaClair - **Defendant:** Suburban Hospital **Overview:** Mary LaClair filed a lawsuit against Suburban Hospital, alleging [briefly state the nature of the claim, e.g., medical malpractice, negligence, wrongful termination, etc.]. The case centers around events that occurred on [specific date], during which LaClair claims that the hospital failed to provide adequate care/services that resulted in [describe the injury, harm, or loss suffered by LaClair]. **Facts of the Case:** 1. **Background**: Mary LaClair was a patient at Suburban Hospital on [date of admission]. 2. **Incident**: LaClair contends that during her treatment, [describe the specific incident or treatment that led to the claim, including any relevant details such as procedures, medications, or care provided]. 3. **Allegations**: The plaintiff alleges that the hospital staff acted negligently by [list specific actions or omissions that constitute negligence]. 4. **Injury**: As a result of the hospital's alleged negligence, LaClair experienced [list the physical, emotional, or financial injuries sustained as a result of the incident]. **Legal Claims:** LaClair's legal claims against Suburban Hospital include: - **Negligence**: The plaintiff argues that the hospital breached its duty of care by failing to [specify actions or standards that were not met]. - [Any additional claims, such as Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress, Breach of Contract, etc.] **Response:** Suburban Hospital has denied the allegations and contends that [summarize the defense's arguments, including any assertions of compliance with medical standards, contributory negligence, etc.]. The hospital may also argue that LaClair's injuries were not a direct result of their actions. **Current Status:** As of the last update, the case is [indicate the current procedural status, e.g., awaiting trial, mediation proceedings, pre-trial motions, etc.]. The court has scheduled [mention any significant upcoming dates, such as trial date, hearings, etc.]. **Conclusion:** The outcome of Mary LaClair v. Suburban Hospital will hinge on the determination of negligence and whether the hospital's actions directly resulted in the claimed injuries. The case highlights important considerations regarding patient care standards and legal accountability in healthcare settings. --- Please note that you may need to adjust the placeholders and add specific details based on actual case information, court rulings, and procedural developments.

Mary LaClair v. Suburban Hospital, Incorporate


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