Doctors Motion to Dismiss Wrongful Death Case

In Madison County, it is said that Associate Judge Clarence Harrison II will hear moves by two local obstetrician gynecologists who are requesting that a woman's lawsuit over the wrongful death of her unborn child be dismissed.

The defendants in the wrongful death claim are doctors James Dalla Riva and Timothy Hulsen.  Both doctors have moved to dismiss the case that was filed by plaintiff, Kathryn Ball.

In June, Ball's lawyer withdrew the case and it was then turned over to Judge Harrison by Madison County Chief Judge Ann Callis.  As of Thursday, it is said that Ball will be representing herself during litigation.  She alleges that Riva and Hulsen had her on a migraine medication that is known for causing fetal death and is accusing them of negligence because her baby died in her womb less than a month before it was scheduled to be born.

Ball is seeking over $400,000 for pain, loss of companionship, funeral expenses as well as medical bills.

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