Brain-damaged since wrecking his truck in 1993, Robert Wendland exists in a twilight state. Five amicus curiae briefs filed last week, with opinions on Wendland's right to die or live, make it clear that the court's decision could have tsunami-sized repercussions. Not only does the case have an impact on the rights of the disabled, the amici argue, but it also will determine whether court-appointed conservators have absolute authority in making life-and-death decisions.
July 21, 1999 at 12:00 AM
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The original version of this story was published on Law.Com
If Robert Wendland only knew the fuss he’s stirred up. But, then again, maybe he does. It’s hard to tell, and that’s the problem.
Brain-damaged since wrecking his truck on Sept. 23, 1993, the 47-year-old Stockton man exists in a twilight state. He has some limited motor functions but hasn’t uttered a word in nearly six years. How much awareness he has is hotly debated.
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