Adams v. Family Planning Associates Medical Group, Inc.

Plaintiff, Dianne Adams, appeals from the trial court’s denial of her motion for a new trial, following a jury verdict in favor of defendants.

Plaintiff brought this medical malpractice/wrongful death action to recover damages for the death of her 13-year-old daughter, Deanna Bell, following an abortion under general anesthesia. At trial, plaintiff pursued various negligence claims against the following five defendants: (1) the corporation operating the clinic where the abortion was performed (Family Planning Associates Medical Group, Ltd.) (hereinafter FPA-Chicago), (2) the California…