Adams v. Dunn

This is a medical malpractice action brought against two doctors as a result of the death of their eleven-year-old patient, Ron Adams. Plaintiffs are the parents of the child. From a nine to three jury verdict for defendants, plaintiffs appeal. We reverse.

Ron Adams died on Sunday, July 22, 1973, of peritonitis resulting from an undiagnosed case of appendicitis. Three days prior to his death, on Thursday, July 19, Ron had begun to complain of severe stomach pains. His father apparently thought the boy was constipated and gave him a laxative tablet. The child continued to experience stomach…