Legal Opinion

Robinson v. Washington Internal Medicine Associates, P.C.

District of Columbia Court of Appeals

Decided September 19, 1994No. 92-CV-1461PublishedCited by 21 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

WARREN R. KING, Associate Judge:

In this medical malpractice action, trial court plaintiff Johnnie Mae Robinson (“Robinson”), daughter and administratrix of the estate of Lela Jones (“Jones”), seeks reversal of a judgment in favor of appellees Washington Internal Medicine Associates, P.C. and Dr. Merril Stock (collectively “Dr. Stock”). Robinson contends the trial judge erred in instructing the jury on contributory negligence, maintaining there was insufficient evidence to support that defense. Further, Robinson contends the trial judge, in giving the instruction, erred in not also instructing…

2Cases cited23 opinions

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  4. Rodrigue v. Aetna Casualty & Surety Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1969
  5. Cobb v. Standard Drug Co., Inc.District of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1982

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3Cited by21 opinions

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