McAlister v. Methodist Hospital of Memphis

OPINION

HENRY, Justice.

The sole issue in this hospital malpractice action is whether a hospital employee, covered by the Workmen’s Compensation Act, who suffers an injury arising out of and in the course of her employment, may bring a common law action against the hospital for negligent treatment. The trial judge responded in the negative, holding that the Workmen’s Compensation Act provided the exclusive remedy. This action is before this Court on interlocutory appeal, the trial judge having certified the above issue as a controlling question of law, pursuant to Sec. 27-305, T.C.A.

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