Girz v. Endress

Plaintiffs appeal as of right an order granting accelerated judgment in favor of defendant William Beaumont Hospital.

On October 5, 1979, plaintiffs filed a complaint against defendants Zachary J. Endress, Jr., M.D., and William Beaumont Hospital. According to plaintiffs’ complaint, Dr. Endress first examined plaintiffs’ decedent, William Girz, on April 27, 1976, and advised him that immediate surgery was necessary to repair a fracture of his left ankle. William Girz was admitted to Beaumont Hospital on April 27, 1976, and surgery was performed by Dr. Endress. Following the operation a cast…