Legal Opinion
Rose v. Associated Anesthesiologists
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided June 25, 1974No. Nos. 72-1056, 72-1063, 72-1910, 72-1911PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
LEVENTHAL, Circuit Judge:
This is a medical malpractice action which was brought by plaintiffs, an infant and his father, against three defendant entities: Dr. Hakim, an ear, nose and throat surgeon; a number of physicians in partnership as anesthesiologists (Associated Anesthesiologists); and the Washington Hospital Center (Hospital).
The grisly facts are set forth in the opinion of the District Court filed November 10, 1971.1 It suffices here to say that a simple operation upon a small boy resulted in severe permanent brain damage. He must live the rest of his life — presumptively, until…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- McKenna v. AustinCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1943
- George's Radio, Inc. v. Capital Transit Co.Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1942
- Theobald v. AngelosSupreme Court of New Jersey · 1965
- Joseph Martello v. Thelma HawleyCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1962
- Constance Snowden v. D. C. Transit System, Inc., and James L. IveyCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1972
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3Cited by29 opinions
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