Cain v. Akikie

This is an action of tort brought by the plaintiff against two physicians who, acting as partners, treated her for fractures of her right leg. One count of the plaintiffs declaration is against Dr. Akikie and refers to fractures received as the result of an automobile accident which occurred in 1965. Another count is against Dr. O’Neil and refers to fractures of the same leg incurred in the 1965 accident and in a second accident (a fall down stairs) which occurred in 1967. The plaintiff alleges in both counts that the defendant was negligent in failing to diagnose and treat fractures of the…