Vanessa Peknik, et al v. Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medic | Vermont Judiciary

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Case Hearing Information

Date: Tuesday, Aug 18th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM

Location:
Windham Civil Division
7 Court Street, Newfane, VT 05345

Room

Civil Courtroom 4

Location Contact Information:
p. 802-365-7979

Judicial Assignments

Judge Treadwell, John R.
Plaintiff: Vanessa Peknik
Attorney: Steven A. Bredice
Defendant: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Attorney: Jennifer E. McDonald
Defendant: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Lebanon aka Cheshire Medical Center
Attorney: Jennifer E. McDonald
Defendant: Harlan Herr
Attorney: Peter B. Joslin
Defendant: Lucinda Guerra
Attorney: Jennifer E. McDonald
Plaintiff: Kelsey Peknik
Attorney: Steven A. Bredice
Co-Counsel: Gary A. Friedman
Co-Counsel: Elizabeth Yoquinto
Co-Counsel: Alexander L. Stabinski
Mediator: Gregory Clayton

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