Scott Schara, Grace’s Dad, gives the background on a landmark trial that began earlier this week (June 2, 2025). The trial of Schara v. Ascension Health, et al addresses the alleged wrongful death of Grace Schara, a 19-year-old with Down syndrome, and the trial results could have broader implications for accountability in U.S. healthcare. This is the first wrongful death jury trial in the country for a death listed as COVID-19 on the death certificate. The unique claims in this case include medical battery and a declaratory judgment ruling regarding the DNR order and the order for three contraindicated medications – Precedex, Lorazepam, and Morphine. My interview with Scott was originally recorded Dec. 4, 2023, but all the information is still relevant.
First Jury Trial Involving Covid Death Underway
Scott Schara, Grace's Dad, gives the background on a landmark trial that began earlier this week (June 2, 2025). The trial of Schara v. Ascension Health, et al addresses the alleged wrongful death of Grace Schara, a 19-year-old with Down syndrome, and...
The Tom Roten Show
First Jury Trial Involving Covid Death Underway
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