The trial: Hudson v. Northwest Hotel Corp.
The attorney: Dana Fox
Case summary: Journey Hudson suffered severe brain damage following an incident in which she was found face down in a Howard Johnson hot tub. Plaintiffs claim the incident occurred because the hotel did not properly supervise or maintain the tub's temperature. The defense contend her mother failed to properly supervise the child and her brain damage was caused by a virus.
The witness: Dr. Arthur Partikian, a pediatric neurologist.
Synopsis: Fox walks Partikian through Hudson's medical records and the symptoms that Partikian says show Hudson suffered hand, foot, and mouth disease that turned into viral encephalitis ultimately leading to Hudson's brain damage.
The verdict: Negligence on the part of Howard Johnson's, but no causation and a $0 damage award.
