Bagent v. Blessing Care Corp.

In August 2004, plaintiff, Suzanne Bagent, filed a complaint against defendants, Blessing Care Corporation, d/b/a Illini Community Hospital (Illini Hospital), and Misty Young, alleging breach of healthcare practitioner/patient confidentiality, invasion of privacy, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and intentional infliction of emotional distress (as to Young only). In March and April 2005, both defendants filed motions for summary judgment. In June 2005, the trial court granted Illini Hospital’s motion for summary judgment in whole and Young’s motion in part, reserving for trial…