Legal Opinion
Smith, Kline & French Laboratories v. Just
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided June 13, 1972No. 47217PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Clark, Judge.
Can a physician sued for negligence in a wrongful death action based upon his prescribing and administering drugs implead under third-party procedure the pharmaceutical manufacturer on the theory of breach of the implied warranty of safety and fitness for use? That question is here presented for decision under the following facts: The husband and minor children of Alice Shatley brought an action under our wrongful death statute against her medical doctor for alleged negligence. The complaint alleges that in the course of his treatment for a nervous disorder he prescribed for his…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Central of Georgia Railway Co. v. LesterCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1968
- Insurance Co. of North America v. Atlas Supply Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1970
- Lovett v. Emory University, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1967
- Koppers Co. v. ParksCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1969
- Worrill v. Pitney-Bowes, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1969
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3Cited by18 opinions
- McMichael v. Georgia Power Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1974
- National Life Assurance Co. v. Massey-Ferguson Credit Corp.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1975
- ARA TRANSPORTATION v. BarnesCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1987
- Knapp v. LolleyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1986
- Balkcom v. MullCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1973
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