Fure v. Sherman Hospital

This appeal arises out of the dismissal of a complaint brought by the surviving widow and administrator of the estate of Duane Eure, deceased, under the wrongful death statute (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1975, ch. 70, pars. 1 and 2).

Duane Eure, the plaintiff’s decedent, suddenly became ill and was admitted to the defendant hospital January 13, 1973. He was given emergency treatment and his illness was diagnosed as pertaining to an ulcer. An exploratory laparotomy (excision of part of the abdominal wall) was performed and X rays were taken of areas related to the possibility of an ulcer. The decedent…