NAPA, Calif., This year marks 6 years since the tragic and untimely death of Terri Schindler Schiavo by dehydration and starvation at the hands of her husband. Life Legal Defense Foundation's Board of Directors and staff want to honor Terri's memory by once again remembering Terri on the anniversary of her death, March 31. We will never forget Terri, nor will we forget her family's valiant efforts to save her life.
Life Legal was privileged to assist the Schindler family in the fight for Terri's life and as the years go by we continue to receive calls from families in similar situations. Life Legal Defense Foundation Board Member, attorney Brian Chavez Ochoa, litigated one such case on behalf of Suzanne Emrich. Mr. Ochoa filed a petition that requested the court order nutrition and hydration restored to Ms. Emrich's cousin, Janet Rivera, who for nine days was denied food and fluids. The petition was granted, and Ms. Rivera's life was saved.
