Daniel v. McNamara

This is a malpractice action. Plaintiff, Ora Lee Daniel, while in her home turned her ankle and suffered a tri-malleolar fracture of her left ankle on April 7, 1960. She was taken to the Highland Park General Hospital by the police, and defendant, Dr. J. M. McNamara, was assigned to the case. Only plaintiff’s left ankle was injured.

Approximately 2 days later the defendant applied a short leg cast extending over the heel of the left foot leaving the toes exposed. During the next 6 or 7 weeks the plaintiff made several complaints to hospital personnel and to the defendant to the effect that she…