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Nelson v. Mueller

Washington Supreme Court

Decided March 27, 1975No. 43091PublishedCited by 43 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtHunter, J.

The plaintiffs (appellants), Lloyd K. Nelson and Wylma A. Nelson, his wife, having brought suit for medical malpractice, appeal from a jury verdict in favor of the defendants (respondents), Alfred B. Mueller, M.D., and Sassan Sanai, M.D.

Mr. Nelson (hereinafter referred to as the plaintiff), has suffered from atrial fibrillation (fluctuation of the heart beat) since 1959. He was in the pharmacy business and continued to lead an active life under the care of his family physician, Dr. Mueller. The evidence shows that atrial fibrillation may occur in conjunction with an underlying heart ailment…

2Cases cited7 opinions

  1. Miller v. StatonWashington Supreme Court · 1961
  2. Stuart v. Consolidated Foods Corp.Court of Appeals of Washington · 1972
  3. Roumel v. FudeWashington Supreme Court · 1963
  4. Kennedy v. ClausingWashington Supreme Court · 1968
  5. Hill v. L. W. Weidert Farms, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1969

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3Cited by43 opinions

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  4. State v. DentWashington Supreme Court · 1994
  5. Egede-Nissen v. Crystal Mountain, Inc.Washington Supreme Court · 1980

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