Themins v. Emanuel Lutheran Charity Board

This is a medical malpractice case in which plaintiff seeks damages from Dr. Hoppert and Emanuel Lutheran Charity Board, doing business as Emanuel Hospital (Emanuel). On June 10,1977, plaintiff suffered an injury to his right foot. He was taken to Emanuel, where he was examined by Dr. Herdener and Dr. Perry. He was then seen by Dr. Hoppert, who was serving as an orthopedic resident on a rotation from the University of Oregon Health Sciences Center. Plaintiff alleged that his foot was improperly wrapped and that, due to excessively tight bandages and wrappings, the circulation to his foot was…