Ellis v. Gurich

ORDER

Original jurisdiction is assumed. Art. 7 § 4, Okla. Const. The Court finds, after hearing, that(1) the underlying wrongful death action, which is founded on allegations of medical malpractice, was brought by the petitioners pursuant to 12 00.98.2001 $ 1053;(2) they seek recovery on only those items of damage which are allowed by statute;(8) with respect to grief, loss of companionship, and the like, no expert witnesses are expected to testify;(4) the respondent-judge concluded that the mere "filing" of the underlying action "placed [petitioners']...physical, mental or emotional condition…