Rhoden v. Missouri Delta Med. Ctr., 621 S.W.3d 469 (Mo. . 2021) (en banc), reh’g denied (June 1, 2021).
I. INTRODUCTION
Roosevelt Rhoden went to the doctor for help when he began experiencing mild prostate issues.1 Due to his physicians’ negligent care, Rhoden died after complications following surgery.2 In a
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Robert Brandt was recognized as a 2021 “Best Attorney” by St. Louis Small Business Monthly. The publication accepts nominations and surveys its readers for the best legal services providers in St. Louis.
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