Yorita v. Okumoto

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

BURNS, J.

In this negligence case, defendant State of Hawaii, dba Hilo Hospital, appeals the $400,000judgment entered in favor of plaintiffs. We affirm.

OnJuly22,1973, Emmett Yorita, born August 14,1965,height4 feet 3 inches, weight 42% pounds, was admitted to Hilo Hospital for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy. The operation was performed under general anesthesia by Dr. Pete T. Okumoto on July 23, 1973, commencing at approximately 7:35 a.m. and concluding at approximately 8:00 a.m. Emmett was transported to the recovery room where one other tonsillectomy and…