Lucchesi v. Frederic N. Stimmell, M.D., Ltd.

HAYS, Justice.

Plaintiffs-petitioners, Janet and David Lucchesi, filed suit against defendants-re spondents, Dr. Frederic N. Stimmell, M.D., and Samaritan Health Service, Inc., in the Maricopa County Superior Court. In their complaint, the Lucchesis claimed damages as a result of the events surrounding the simultaneous birth and decapitation of their child, Jeremy Michael. Count One of the complaint alleged that the negligence of each defendant resulted in the wrongful death of the fetus. Count Two sought damages from each defendant by reason of Mrs. Lucchesi’s failure to receive a Rho-gam…