Peden v. Ashmore

This medical malpractice case was filed on May 4, 1981, by Vicki Diane Peden, daughter of Delena Jackson Aderholt and administratrix of her estate. Ms. Peden claimed that the death of Mrs. Aderholt at age 43 was proximately caused by the negligence of Dr. James D. Ashmore during her admission and treatment at Humana Shoals Hospital in Sheffield, Alabama, on May 13, 1980. Two drug manufacturers were also named as parties defendant; however the trial court granted their motions for summary judgment, and no appeal has been taken as to those defendants.

A jury trial was commenced on December 11,…