In recent news, a woman filed a wrongful death action against a medical facility, claiming their negligence caused her husband undue pain and suffering and eventually caused his death.

The Case: Sandra Pinkney Parker v. Phoebe Putney Health System

The Court: Superior Court of Dougherty County, State of Georgia

The Case No.: SUCV2023000885

The Plaintiff: Sandra Pinkney Parker v. Phoebe Putney Health System

The plaintiff in the case, Sandra Pinkney Parker, was the wife of deceased Anthony Owens Parker. Parker demanded a jury trial to address claims that the defendant, Phoebe Putney Health System, caused unnecessary pain, suffering, and the eventual death of her deceased husband. Anthony Owens Parker.

The Defendant: Sandra Pinkney Parker v. Phoebe Putney Health System

The defendant in the case, Phoebe Putney Health System, presented several defenses arguing they are not liable for the death of Parker, responding to 59 complaints from the original filing individually. Specifically, Phoebe Putney Health System Inc. claimed they did not employ any nurse, physician, advanced practice provider, or other healthcare provider who provided medical care or treatment to Anthony Owens Parker and, therefore, should be released from the lawsuit.

What is the Legal Definition of an Employee?

Under common-law rules, any person who performs services is an employee. If the individual or organization benefits from the services and can control what will be done and how it will be done, the worker is an employee. If an employer retains the right to control the details of how a worker performs specific duties or services, they are working with an “employee.” Determining liability for services provided for wrongful death or traumatic brain injury cases can be difficult when the employer/employee relationship is not direct. For example, if a company utilizes the services of another company or accepts temp workers, etc.

The Case: Sandra Pinkney Parker v. Phoebe Putney Health System

In the case Sandra Pinkney Parker v. Phoebe Putney Health System, Parker seeks to recover on behalf of Anthony Owens Parker’s estate for his pain and suffering and eventual death on June 6, 2022. She also seeks medical, burial, and other related expenses incurred as a result of the alleged negligence of the defendant. However, the defendant claims that employees of their company did not provide the healthcare/services provided to Parker, so they are not liable.

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