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To: LegalEagle61
I only pray we see a civil law suit (at the very least) against Schiavo for wrongful death, I think they have enough evidence to do this. I want them to prove in a court that Schiavo is guilty and then they can stick that up the *sses of the judicial system.

Florida Statutes, Chapter 765.109

765.109 Immunity from liability; weight of proof; presumption.-- (1) A health care facility, provider, or other person who acts under the direction of a health care facility or provider is not subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability, and will not be deemed to have engaged in unprofessional conduct, as a result of carrying out a health care decision made in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. The surrogate or proxy who makes a health care decision on a patient's behalf, pursuant to this chapter, is not subject to criminal prosecution or civil liability for such action.

(2) The provisions of this section shall apply unless it is shown by a preponderance of the evidence that the person authorizing or effectuating a health care decision did not, in good faith, comply with the provisions of this chapter.

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You probably know that it was not Michael Schiavo who "made" the decision to remove the feeding tube. He asked the courts to make that decision, and the courts did. He is immune from liability for wrongful death.

4,819 posted on 03/27/2005 2:51:13 PM PST by tbritton
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To: tbritton

But that doesn't excuse him from being questioned about the bone scan. Although there were no witnesses to the actual abuse and this is Florida so there'll be no justice once again for Terri. However, once Terri's gone Greer and Felos may leave hino flapping in the wind, so one can always hope. Now, there's an interesting twist on Terri's words, "Where there's life, there's hope." As long as hino is alive, there's always hope he'll get what he deserves.


4,822 posted on 03/27/2005 2:58:13 PM PST by mtbopfuyn
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