France v. Hunter

WILLIAM W. FRANCIS, JR., Presiding Judge.

Appellant Emma France (“France”) appeals the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Rita Hunter (“Hunter”), Charlene Kelly (“Kelly”), and Stephen Bazzano, D.O. (“Dr. Bazzano”) (collectively “Respondents”), on her claims alleging liability for loss of a portion of her rights — pursuant to 42 U.S.C. [section] 1983 (1996) — related to guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Factual and Procedural Background

France, a 95-year-old widow, was living in Carthage, Missouri, when the Department of…