Claudine Beck Dehaven v. Dr. Philip Caulfield

On May 8, 1961, while working as a waitress for the Sheraton Park Hotel, Claudine Beck DeHaven, plaintiff below, fell and injured her shoulder. At the direction of her employer, she was treated by Dr. Philip Caulfield until May 26, 1961, and by the Union Market Clinic, operated by Drs. Hurston and Cafritz, from June 5 to July 8, 1961. Mrs. DeHaven was paid Workmen’s Compensation benefits until July 16, 1961; however, no final award has been made.

On October 12, 1961, Mrs. DeHaven began this action alleging malpractice by the above mentioned doctors in the treatment of her injury. As to the…