In this medical malpractice litigation proceeding, plaintiff Tia and Trapper Minor alleged Richard Newbold, M.D. and other defendants of negligence by failing to diagnose small bowel obstruction in their son Caninne which resulted in liquefaction of his small intestine. The plaintiffs claimed that the doctors repeatedly treated their son with morphine and enema instead of recognizing the seriousness of his small bowel obstruction and performing emergency surgery.
The plaintiffs were represented by attorneys Dan Bowen and Ann Hall. The defense in this case comprised of Richard Newbold, Timothy Gentner, Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare, David Petersen and Renown Regional Medical Center. Richard Newbold was represented by attorney Margo Piscevich. Timothy Gentner was represented by attorney Edward Lemons. Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare was represented by attorney John Kelly. David Petersen was represented by attorney John Cotton. Renown Regional Medical Center was represented by attorney Raymond Gates.