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October 7, 2015
Eileen Hernandez, M.D., et al., v. Lualhati Crespo, et al.
Case Number(s):
SC15-67
SC15-67
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Orange County
Dr. Hernandez was sued for medical malpractice by Mrs. Crespo and her husband after Mrs. Crespo’s pregnancy ended in a stillbirth. Dr. Hernandez filed a motion to compel arbitration, which the Crespos opposed. The trial court granted the motion and the Crespos appealed. The Fifth District Court of Appeal overturned the trial court’s order and certified conflict with the Second District Court of Appeal in a case involving the same legal issue. This appeal followed.
Dr. Hernandez was sued for medical malpractice by Mrs. Crespo and her husband after Mrs. Crespo’s pregnancy ended in a stillbirth. Dr. Hernandez filed a motion to compel arbitration, which the Crespos opposed. The trial court granted the motion and the Crespos appealed. The Fifth District Court of Appeal overturned the trial court’s order and certified conflict with the Second District Court of Appeal in a case involving the same legal issue. This appeal followed.