Laususe v. Normandy Osteopathic Hospital

SIMON, Judge.

Appellant, Kelli Richie, by and through her next friend, Denice Richie, appeals the granting of summary judgment in favor of respondents, Valiere Laususe, individually, and as next friend for Ashley Laususe, in an action for wrongful death, § 537.080 RSMo.1991 (all further references shall be to RSMo 1991 unless otherwise noted.)

Appellant contends that the trial court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of respondents because: 1) as an alleged *955illegitimate child of the deceased, Michael Laususe, appellant is entitled to participate in the 'wrongful death suit involving…