Legal Opinion
Lewis v. Barnes Hospital
Missouri Court of Appeals
Decided January 29, 1985No. 48264PublishedCited by 11 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GAERTNER, Judge.
On April 10, 1979, plaintiff, Felicia Lewis, underwent surgery in Barnes Hospital. While in the operating room and still under the effects of anesthesia, a nurse dropped an overhead operating light or light handle on plaintiff, causing injury to her head. Plaintiff and her mother retained an attorney, Scott Kell, to represent them in their action against Barnes Hospital. Kell sought appellant Richard Boardman to aid him in this representation.
Two years passed and no action had been taken against Barnes Hospital. On April 25, 1981, appellant and Kell were dismissed as…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- American Polled Hereford Ass'n v. City of Kansas CitySupreme Court of Missouri · 1982
- Prentzler Ex Rel. Frazee v. SchneiderSupreme Court of Missouri · 1966
- Eugene Alper Construction Co. v. Joe Garavelli's of West Port, Inc.Missouri Court of Appeals · 1983
- Alsbach v. BaderMissouri Court of Appeals · 1981
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3Cited by11 opinions
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- Arana v. KoernerMissouri Court of Appeals · 1987
- Cunningham v. Board of Aldermen of OverlandMissouri Court of Appeals · 1985
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