Godeaux v. Rayne Branch Hospital

DOUCET, Judge.

This is an appeal from a trial court judgment in favor of the defendants and against the plaintiffs dismissing their claim for damages in a medical malpractice suit.

Jacqueline Godeaux was brought to the Emergency Room at Rayne Branch Hospital (RBH) on January 1, 1984, at about 7:30 a.m. Accompanying her were her daughter, Jeanne Godeaux Wells, and her son, Morris Godeaux. She complained of a sore throat, intermittent swelling of the palate with associated shortness of breath. The Emergency Room record reflects that Mrs. Godeaux had taken Emprin 3. Her complaints were noted on…