Legal Opinion

Collett v. Steigerwald, 22028 (11-21-2007)

Ohio Court of Appeals

Decided November 21, 2007No. 22028PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

{¶ 1} This is an appeal from a summary judgment in a legal malpractice action brought by Plaintiff, Clifford Collett, in his personal capacity and as executor of the estate of his deceased wife, Carol, against Defendants, Attorneys Lee Hohl and Jean Steigerwald.

{¶ 2} In 1995, a mammogram indicated the presence of cells that have a high probability of malignancy in Carol Collett's left breast. Her obstetrician/gynecologist, Dr. Garber, referred Carol to a surgeon, Dr. Small, for consultation relative to a tissue biopsy. Dr. Small opined that the procedure would be risky, due to Carol's…

2Cases cited13 opinions

  1. Brown v. Scioto Cty. Bd. of Commrs.Ohio Court of Appeals · 1993
  2. Grafton v. Ohio Edison Co.Ohio Supreme Court · 1996
  3. Dupler v. Mansfield Journal Co.Ohio Supreme Court · 1980
  4. Brewer v. Cleveland City Schools Board of EducationOhio Court of Appeals · 1997
  5. Zimmie v. Calfee, Halter & GriswoldOhio Supreme Court · 1989

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3Cited by3 opinions

  1. Powell v. RionOhio Court of Appeals · 2012
  2. Toliver v. DuwelOhio Court of Appeals · 2012
  3. Neighbors v. Ellis, Ca2007-05-125 (5-5-2008)Ohio Court of Appeals · 2008

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