Kambas v. St. Joseph's Mercy Hosp. of Detroit

Plaintiff was admitted to defendant hospital on April 22, 1966, for treatment following a heart attack. Injections of an anticoagulant drug were prescribed by the doctor. The injections were given by registered nurses employed by the hospital.

On April 25, 1966, plaintiff began experiencing swelling, discoloration and disability of his arms. Claiming negligence in the administration of the drug, plaintiff filed suit against the hospital on January 17, 1969.

The complaint alleged:

"6. That the said injections were done negligently by agents or employees of the said hospital, said negligence…