Schiavo's Case Timeline
CASE: Artificial Nutrition and Hydration--
Questions Raised by the Schiavo Case”
Timeline of Schiavo Case
• February 25, 1990: Terri’s heart stops, most likely as a result of a potassium imbalance, causing severe brain damage • November 1992: Terri’s husband, Michael Schiavo, wins malpractice suit; awarded $700,000 for her care plus an additional $300,000 • February 14, 1993: Terri’s parents, Mary and Bob Schindler, and Michael have falling out over Terri’s care • July 29, 1993: Terri’s parents file petition to have Michael removed as guardian but the case is thrown out • May 1998: Michael files petition to remove Terri’s feeding tube • February 11, 2000: Circuit Judge George W. Greer rules feeding tube can be removed • January 24, 2001: 2nd District Court of Appeal upholds Greer’s decision • March 29, 2001: Judge Greer orders feeding tube to be removed 4/20/01 • April 18, 2001: Florida Supreme Court refuses to hear the case • April 20, 2001: U.S. District Judge Richard Lazzara grants the Schindlers a stay until 4/23/01 to exhaust legal options • April 23, 2001: U. S. Supreme Court refuses to hear the case • April 24, 2001: Feeding tube is removed from Terri • April 26, 2001: Circuit Judge Frank Quesada orders physicians to reinstate the feeding tube; Schindlers pursue lawsuit against Michael accusing him of perjury for saying under oath that Terri would refuse life support • October 3, 2001: After hearing arguments from the Schindler’s attorneys citing seven doctors’ views that Terri can recover, the 2nd District Court of Appeal delays removal of feeding tube indefinitely • October 17, 2001: 2nd District Court of Appeal rules that five physicians can examine Terri to determine if she has any hope of recovery, two of which are picked by Schindlers, two by Michael, and one by court • October 12, 2002: Week long hearing begins with three physicians, including the one appointed by
Questions Raised by the Schiavo Case”
Timeline of Schiavo Case
• February 25, 1990: Terri’s heart stops, most likely as a result of a potassium imbalance, causing severe brain damage • November 1992: Terri’s husband, Michael Schiavo, wins malpractice suit; awarded $700,000 for her care plus an additional $300,000 • February 14, 1993: Terri’s parents, Mary and Bob Schindler, and Michael have falling out over Terri’s care • July 29, 1993: Terri’s parents file petition to have Michael removed as guardian but the case is thrown out • May 1998: Michael files petition to remove Terri’s feeding tube • February 11, 2000: Circuit Judge George W. Greer rules feeding tube can be removed • January 24, 2001: 2nd District Court of Appeal upholds Greer’s decision • March 29, 2001: Judge Greer orders feeding tube to be removed 4/20/01 • April 18, 2001: Florida Supreme Court refuses to hear the case • April 20, 2001: U.S. District Judge Richard Lazzara grants the Schindlers a stay until 4/23/01 to exhaust legal options • April 23, 2001: U. S. Supreme Court refuses to hear the case • April 24, 2001: Feeding tube is removed from Terri • April 26, 2001: Circuit Judge Frank Quesada orders physicians to reinstate the feeding tube; Schindlers pursue lawsuit against Michael accusing him of perjury for saying under oath that Terri would refuse life support • October 3, 2001: After hearing arguments from the Schindler’s attorneys citing seven doctors’ views that Terri can recover, the 2nd District Court of Appeal delays removal of feeding tube indefinitely • October 17, 2001: 2nd District Court of Appeal rules that five physicians can examine Terri to determine if she has any hope of recovery, two of which are picked by Schindlers, two by Michael, and one by court • October 12, 2002: Week long hearing begins with three physicians, including the one appointed by