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Frank Overturf, personal representative of the Estate of Gay D. Overturf v. University of Utah Medical Center

Date: 01-22-1999

Case Number: 960496

Judge: William B. Bohling

Court: Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Utah

Plaintiff's Attorney: Peter C. Collings and James E. Morton, Salt Lake City, Utah

Defendant's Attorney: David G. Willaims and Terence L. Rooney, Salt Lake City, Utah

Description:

Wrongful Death - Medical Malpractice - Husband sued the Medical Center in the wrongful death of his wife. This case was settled and the mother of the deceased moved to have the settlement set aside.

Outcome:

A settlement was reached before going to trial. The court denied the motion of the mother to have the settlement set aside.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unknown

Defendant's Experts:

Unknown

Comments:

Remanded with directions by the Supreme Court of Utah. See: 973 P.2d 413 (Utah 1999). The date above reflects the appellate date, not the original trial date. Upon reaching the Supreme Court, this case was combined with Case No.970097 in the matter of Thelma Oxendine, heir of Gay D. Overturf v. University of Utah Medical Center. Reported by bsg.

About This Case

What was the outcome of Frank Overturf, personal representative of the Estate of ...?

The outcome was: A settlement was reached before going to trial. The court denied the motion of the mother to have the settlement set aside.

Which court heard Frank Overturf, personal representative of the Estate of ...?

This case was heard in Third District Court, Salt Lake Department, Utah, UT. The presiding judge was William B. Bohling.

Who were the attorneys in Frank Overturf, personal representative of the Estate of ...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Peter C. Collings and James E. Morton, Salt Lake City, Utah. Defendant's attorney: David G. Willaims and Terence L. Rooney, Salt Lake City, Utah.

When was Frank Overturf, personal representative of the Estate of ... decided?

This case was decided on January 22, 1999.