Legal Opinion
Holmes v. University Health Service, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided September 9, 1992No. A92A0786, A92A0787PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Johnson, Judge.
Richardine Holmes, as administratrix of the estate of her son, Theodrick Holmes, Jr. brought a medical malpractice action against University Health Service, Inc. d/b/a University Hospitals (UHS). On May 4, 1990, Theodrick Holmes, Jr., then 21 years old, went to the emergency room of UHS seeking treatment for a broken ring finger on his left hand. He was given pre-operative instructions and told to report for surgery on May 7, 1990. Surgery was performed as scheduled. When the cast on his fingers was removed on May 15, 1990, it was discovered that surgery had been performed on…
2Cases cited5 opinions
- Allrid v. Emory UniversitySupreme Court of Georgia · 1982
- Whitaker v. ZirkleCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1988
- Richmond County Hospital Authority v. BrownSupreme Court of Georgia · 1987
- Brown v. Coastal Emergency Services, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1987
- Hershiser v. Yorkshire Condominium Ass'nCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1991
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