Legal Opinion
Leagan v. Levine
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided April 14, 1981No. 61187PublishedCited by 30 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Sognier, Judge.
Medical malpractice. Levine performed a surgical procedure on Leagan to sterilize her. The “tubal fulguration” was successful; however, following the operation Leagan suffered severe complications, including a burned bowel. Leagan sued Levine for malpractice alleging negligence, battery and breach of contract. Summary judgment was granted to Levine and Leagan appeals.
1. Appellant contends that the trial court erred in granting appellee’s motion for summary judgment based on the statute of limitation. The sterilization procedure took place on November 16, 1973. Thereafter,…
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