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Scott v. Montgomery Traders Bank & Trust Co.

Kentucky Supreme Court

Decided December 18, 1997No. 96-SC-004-DGPublishedCited by 2 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MICHAEL T. CONNELLY, Special Justice.

Harper Scott (“Harper”) and Sheila Williams (“Sheila”) were married on New Year’s Eve 1980. A son, Jason Kyle Scott, was born as a result of this marriage on November 30, 1981. Due to complications apparently brought about, at least in part, by medical negligence at birth, the child was severely handicapped. Harper and Sheila were divorced on November 18, 1983, and custody of Jason was awarded to his mother.

Jason (via his mother/next friend) received a substantial settlement from the persons and entities she alleged were responsible for his injuries.…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Commonwealth, Department of Child Welfare v. HeltonCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1967
  2. Hill v. GarnerCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 1977

3Cited by2 opinions

  1. GGNSC Stanford, LLC v. RoweCourt of Appeals of Kentucky · 2012
  2. Miller as Next Friend of E.M. v. House of Boom Ky., LLCMissouri Court of Appeals · 2019

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