MEDIA ADVISORY
Landmark Jury Trial on Medical Accountability to Begin in Appleton, Wisconsin
What: The trial of Schara v. Ascension Health, et al (Case No. 2023CV000345) will address the alleged wrongful death of Grace Schara, a 19-year-old with Down syndrome, and the trial results could have broader implications for accountability in U.S. healthcare.
This is the first wrongful death jury trial in the country for a death listed as COVID-19 on the death certificate. The unique claims in this case include medical battery and a declaratory judgment ruling regarding the DNR order and the order for three contraindicated medications – Precedex, Lorazepam, and Morphine.
When:
June 2, 2025, is the first day of the trial, beginning with jury selection.
The trial is expected to last three weeks.
Where:
Outagamie County Courthouse, 320 S. Walnut Street, Appleton, WI 54911. The trial is open to the public. The New American is working with Children’s Health Defense to livestream the entire trial. The judge’s media order is attached.
Who:
- Plaintiffs: Scott Schara and the Estate of Grace Schara
- Defendants: Ascension Health, St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, and individual medical staff members.
Why:
The trial will examine allegations of negligence, lack of informed consent, and medical battery. The plaintiff also seeks a declaratory judgment for the DNR order and medication combination that the plaintiff alleges killed his daughter.
This case could set a precedent for medical accountability and the rights of patients.
Media Availability:
Scott Schara will be available for interviews immediately after the trial’s conclusion.
Contact:
Scott Schara
President, Our Amazing Grace’s Light Shines On, Inc.
Phone: 920-788-0829
Email: scott@ouramazinggrace.net
Grace’s Dad
Scott Schara, President
Our Amazing Grace
Father we stand with Scott as he faces down a demon-controlled money hungry medical establishment that we have allowed to take over health care in America. Forgive us Lord for our complacency and stand with us Father as Scott goes toe to toe with the modern day Goliath. Crush this foe in the mighty name of Jesus Christ and give Scott victory in the earthly courts and in the courts of heaven. As we pray may the walls of these medical institutions crumble to the ground by the power of the Holy Spirit. Shed your marvelous light in the dark halls of medical tyranny and let medical practitioners, once again, use their God-given skills to heal the sick and bring life rather than death. In Jesus Name!