Bellheimer v. Rerucha

This was an action brought by the widow as administratrix of the estate of Francis Bellheimer to recover damages for his death, which she alleges was the result of malpractice by the defendant, Dr. Rerucha, an osteopathic physician. From a judgment on a verdict in favor of plaintiff, defendant appeals.

*400The defendant treated the deceased for hemorrhoids by what is known as the “infiltration method.” The treatment began on the 26th day of February, 1930,. and continued until the 15th day of March, 1930, at which time the deceased suffered hemorrhages of blood from the rectum which continued…