APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – A jury reached an official verdict in Outagamie County court on Thursday surrounding a landmark civil case of a 19-year-old woman’s death in 2021.
The civil case was launched by the family of Grace Schara, who died at Ascension St. Elizabeth Hospital in October 2021 after contracting COVID-19. The lawsuit alleged negligence and violations of informed consent by the hospital.
The jury ruled in favor of the hospital on Thursday afternoon.
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An Ascension Wisconsin spokesperson provided the following statement to Local 5.
“The loss of a child is heartbreaking and we extend our deepest sympathies to the family. Throughout this process, we have remained confident in the care provided by our team and in the values that guide our work each day. The health, safety and well-being of our patients, associates and community members is our top priority, and we are committed to honoring human dignity and acting with integrity and compassion for all persons.”
Ascension Wisconsin spokesperson
The Schara family is scheduled to hold a press conference on Friday morning surrounding the verdict.
Local 5 will provide updates as they become available.
