Legal Opinion
Harbeson v. Parke-Davis, Inc.
Washington Supreme Court
Decided February 10, 1983No. 48331-1PublishedCited by 167 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtPearson, J.
This case requires us to decide whether to recognize two new causes of action: "wrongful birth" and "wrongful life." We hold that, subject to the limitations set forth in this opinion, such actions may be brought in this state.
Plaintiffs brought against the United States an action for medical malpractice and failure to inform of the material risks of treatment. The action was based upon medical care that plaintiff Jean Harbeson received from physicians employed by the United States at Madigan Army Medical Center in 1972 and 1973. The case was tried during the week of November 30, 1981, in the…
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