Thornton v. Garcini

Following a jury trial, defendant Francisco Garcini, M.D., was found not liable for wrongful death and intentional infliction of emotional distress in an action brought by plaintiff Toni Thornton in connection with the death at birth of her baby, Jason Ebner. Thornton appeals from the trial court’s order entering judgment in favor of Garcini. We reverse the trial court and remand the cause for a new trial.

FACTS

The record indicates that on August 28, 2000, at approximately 6 to 6:30 a.m, plaintiff Toni Thornton was admitted to Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, Illinois. Although there is some…