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Shirley Mae Brown v. Athens Clinic and Dr. William S. Pennington
Date: 12-15-2007
Case Number: Unknown
Judge: Bob Baker.
Court: Circuit Court, Limestone County, Alabama
Plaintiff's Attorney: Unknown
Defendant's Attorney: Unknown
Shirley Mae Brown sued Athens Clinic and Dr. William S. Pennington on a medical negligence theory for the wrongful death of her son, Douglas Kelley, who died just days after his 18th birthday after falling into a diabetic coma. Brown claimed Pennington negligently failed to diagnose and treat her son; negligently failed to order proper and necessary lab tests; negligently failed to admit him to the hospital for close monitoring, observation and treatment; and negligently failed to recognize and appreciate the severity and seriousness of his condition. Kelly visited the clinic Aug. 10, 2000, complaining of dryness of the mouth and throat, nausea, vomiting and hyperactivity. Kelly was "not clear mentally" during that visit. Tests performed at the clinic that day showed Kelly's blood sugar level to be "astronomical," and it was four days later before he was admitted to the hospital in a diabetic coma.
Defendants denied that the care that they rendered fell below the standard of care.
About This Case
What was the outcome of Shirley Mae Brown v. Athens Clinic and Dr. William S. Pen...?
The outcome was: Defendants' verdict.
Which court heard Shirley Mae Brown v. Athens Clinic and Dr. William S. Pen...?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Limestone County, Alabama, AL. The presiding judge was Bob Baker..
Who were the attorneys in Shirley Mae Brown v. Athens Clinic and Dr. William S. Pen...?
Plaintiff's attorney: Unknown. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.
When was Shirley Mae Brown v. Athens Clinic and Dr. William S. Pen... decided?
This case was decided on December 15, 2007.