Strickland v. Deaconess Hospital
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtThompson, J.
The personal representatives for Gilbert Strickland and Robert Weaver,1 and the Weavers2 appeal the summary judgment dismissal of their claims of outrage, and constitutional and common law violations of privacy.
*264We affirm.
On October 21, 1981, Gilbert Strickland suffered cardiopulmonary failure and was admitted to Deaconess Hospital where he was placed on a respirator in intensive care. Mr. Strickland's treating physician, Dr. Donald D. Storey, began to "wean" Mr. Strickland from his respirator within a day or two. On October 26, without obtaining Mr. Strickland's consent, Dr. Storey entered a…
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2Cases cited20 opinions
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- Carey v. PiphusSupreme Court of the United States · 1978
- Dillon v. LeggCalifornia Supreme Court · 1968
- Robertson v. WegmannSupreme Court of the United States · 1978
- Tobin v. GrossmanNew York Court of Appeals · 1969
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3Cited by10 opinions
- Payne v. Marion General HospitalIndiana Court of Appeals · 1990
- Zimny v. LovricCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1990
- Continental Casualty Co. v. WeaverCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1987
- Lindsey v. Visitec, Inc.District Court, W.D. Washington · 1992
- In Re the Estate of BlessingWashington Supreme Court · 2012
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