Alford v. Arbors at Gallipolis

{¶ 1} Stephanie A. Alford, as the Personal Representative of the Estate of James H. Smith (deceased), appeals the final judgment of the Gallia County Court of Common Pleas, entered July 27, 2017. Ms. Alford ("Appellant"), filed a complaint against Arbors at Gallipolis ("Arbors") and named various other defendants, including Gallipolis Care, LLC and Extendicare Health Services Inc., alleging the named parties were neglectful and negligent, thereby directly and proximately causing James H. Smith's death. Appellees filed a motion asking the trial court to permanently stay the case pending…