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Kus v. Sherman Hospital

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided January 5, 1995No. 2-94-0156PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

PRESIDING JUSTICE McLAREN

delivered the opinion of the court:

The plaintiff, Richard Kus, brought suit against the defendants, Sherman Hospital, Dr. Gordon Vancil, Americal International Corporation (Americal), and Surgidev Corporation (Surgidev), alleging negligence and medical battery relating to the implantation of intraocular lenses. The plaintiff entered into settlement agreements with Dr. Vancil, Americal, and Surgidev, and they are no longer parties to these proceedings. Kus’ suit against Sherman Hospital proceeded to a jury trial, where the trial court granted a partial directed verdict…

2Cases cited35 opinions

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3Cited by13 opinions

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