Vance v. Henry Ford Health System

Defendant Henry Ford Health System (Henry Ford) appeals by leave granted and defendant Merlin Harare, M.D., cross-appeals an order denying defendants’ motions for summary disposition. We reverse.

I

This action arises out of the death of seven-year-old Terrón Vance, who, after being admitted to defendant hospital for treatment of pain caused by sickle cell anemia on July 31, 2002, allegedly died from an overdose of morphine on August 1, 2002. On August 20, 2002, plaintiff was appointed personal representative of Terrón Vance’s estate. In November and December of 2003 plaintiff filed notices of…