King v. Ditto

This is an action to recover damages for personal injuries sustained as a result of an alleged improper use of an X-ray machine. Plaintiff employed the defendants, who are duly licensed physicians and surgeons, to remove a needle which had become imbedded in her right hand.

Plaintiff alleged, and there was evidence tending to show, that the defendants were negligent in exposing her hand to X-rays in such manner as to result in a serious and permanent injury. Plaintiff testified, in substance, that, in accordance with the direction of the defendants, she held her hand in front of the X-ray…