Eric Peebler et al v. Heartland Health Management, Inc. d/b/a Arbor Court


Case Name:Eric Peebler et al v. Heartland Health Management, Inc. d/b/a Arbor Court
Case Number:LALA012227
Date of Trial:02/08/2023
Venue:
Henry County
Casetype/Claims:Wrongful Death - Nursing home negligence

Judge:Wyatt Peterson

Plaintiff's Counsel:Pressley Henningsen; Ben LongDefendant's Counsel: Tricia Hoffman-Simanek; Ross Andrews

Verdict:For plaintiff
Pre-Death Loss of Full Mind and Body: $175,000
Pre-Death Pain and Suffering: $175,000
Parental Consortium (Eric Peebler): $0
Parental Consortium (Carrie Herring): $0
TOTAL DAMAGES: $350,000
Punitive damages were requested but the Court dismissed the claim at the close of Plaintiff’s case on Defendant’s Motion for Directed Verdict

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Statement of Case:
Plaintiffs allege that Defendant was negligent in its care and treatment of Mary Jo Peebler which resulted in damages to the Plaintiffs (Estate and two adult children). Defendant denies it was negligent or that anything it did caused any damage to Plaintiffs. Specifically, the jury was asked to decide if Defendant-facility failed to follow physician orders related to a lab test; failed to get clarification of physician orders; or failed to adequately monitor change in condition and notify a primary care provider of changes in condition.

Injuries alleged:

Official Jury Verdict Form:
Peebler Verdict.PDFPeebler Verdict.PDF

Documents of interest:
(when available)		Peebler Jury Instructions.PDFPeebler Jury Instructions.PDF

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