Progar v. Washington Hospital

SWEET, P. J.,

This is an action of wrongful death and in survival. Sharon Ann Progar, who was admitted to The Washington Hospital on April 24, 1969, expired on May 1st of the same year. Malpractice and negligence by the hospital are charged. Plaintiff has also alleged that the hospital is absolutely liable in strict liability per se to him and claims not only the usual compensatory damages, but also punitive damages.

Defendant has taken prehminary objection to the claim of absolute liability and the demand for punitive damages. Without giving citation of cases, plaintiff has asserted that the…