5th Circ. Seeks Interpretation Of Miss. Health Decisions Law

By Dan McKay · November 20, 2025, 7:35 PM EST

A Fifth Circuit panel asked the Mississippi Supreme Court on Thursday to clarify an "ambiguous" state law that sets out which family members can act as surrogates and make healthcare decisions...

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Case Information

Case Title

Stanford v. Brandon Nursing

Case Number

24-60509

Court

Appellate - 5th Circuit

Nature of Suit

4362 P.I. - Medical Malpractice

Date Filed

October 07, 2024