Rao v. Truman Medical Center

ULRICH, Judge.

Truman Medical Center appeals from the court’s order setting aside the court’s judgment of dismissal.

Respondents, Dianne and Biagio Rao, filed a petition against the Truman Medical Center alleging the wrongful death of their son, Steven A. Rao. Plaintiff’s petition alleges that Steven was admitted to Truman Medical Center-West (hospital) on March 30, 1986, and that he died at the hospital on May 12, 1986, as a proximate result of the failure of the nursing care provided to meet the required standard of care. The case was assigned to Division Number Thirteen, Judge Forest W.…