Vanvooren v. Astin

JONES, Justice.

Rick and Danika VanVooren appeal from the district court’s order granting summary judgment in favor of the respondent health care providers. The court held that I.C. § 5-334, which prohibits wrongful birth claims, barred the VanVoorens’ claim for negligent infliction of emotional distress. Dr. Smith, one of the providers, cross-appealed, arguing the district court abused its discretion in denying his request for attorney fees. Both parties seek attorney fees on appeal. We affirm the district court’s orders and decline to award fees on appeal.

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FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

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