Legal Opinion
Williams v. Louisiana State University Medical Center
Louisiana Court of Appeal
Decided June 22, 2001No. 34,803-CAPublished
1Opinion of the CourtJjirew, J.
Kelvin Williams, individually and as administrator of the estate of his minor child, Dominique Lasha Williams, and Pamela Williams appeal from the grant of an exception of prescription against LSUMC. We reverse the judgment, overrule the exception of prescription and remand the matter for further proceedings.
Facts
On December 13, 1995, Dominique was taken to LSUMC for treatment of a stomach virus or infection. According to the Williamses, their child was administered ten times the proper dosage of antibiotics for an infant her size and weight. Allegedly as a result of the overdose, Dominique…
2Cases cited11 opinions
- LeBreton v. RabitoSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1998
- Spradlin v. Acadia-St. Landry Med. Found.Supreme Court of Louisiana · 2000
- State v. WoodardSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1980
- In Re Succession of MooreLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1998
- Hunter v. Tensas Nursing HomeLouisiana Court of Appeal · 1999
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