Van Hattem v. K Mart Corp.

Hazel Van Hattem (Hazel), Nancy Witvoet, Donna Jonkman and Marilyn Neumeyer, in their capacities as administrators of Ernest Van Hattem’s estate (collectively, plaintiffs), brought a wrongful death and survival action against Dr. James S. Habib, alleging that he misdiagnosed and prescribed inappropriate medication to Ernest Van Hattem (Ernest); and against K mart Corporation (K mart), alleging that a K mart pharmacy misfilled a prescription for Ernest, resulting in his death. A jury returned a verdict for plaintiffs against K mart, but against plaintiffs and for Dr. Habib. The circuit court…