Legal Opinion
Hales v. Pittman
Arizona Supreme Court
Decided February 23, 1978No. 13177PublishedCited by 58 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
GORDON, Justice:
On June 9, 1971, Dr. Hal Pittman performed a surgical procedure on Leland Hales in order to relieve Hales of the pain caused by tic douloureux, a disease also known as trigeminal neuralgia. Unfortunately, the procedure destroyed the nerve fibers of the ophthalmic division causing the anesthetization of the cornea of the right eye, coupled with a loss of the blink reflex and tearing mechanism. Hales instituted a suit alleging, inter alia, breach of trust, battery and malpractice. 1 The trial resulted in a defense verdict, and Hales appealed. We have taken jurisdiction pursuant…
2Cases cited19 opinions
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- Cobbs v. GrantCalifornia Supreme Court · 1972
- Miller v. KennedyCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1974
- Miller v. KennedyWashington Supreme Court · 1975
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3Cited by58 opinions
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- Gaston v. HunterCourt of Appeals of Arizona · 1978
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