Prudential Insurance Co. of America v. Carr

The court finds:

On January 26, 1960, the defendant, Mr. Carr, went to the Frederick C. Smith Clinic as a result of low back pain following an industrial injury. He was seen by Dr. Vernon A. Nichols, an internist on the staff of the Clinic. He was given treatment and medication for the back condition and when he returned to the Clinic on February 2, 1960, his back had improved but on this occasion he complained of chest pains which he said he had had for several years. In view of this complaint Dr. Nichols on February 2, and February 8 did a complete physical examination, including a chest…