Legal Opinion

O'TOOLE v. Fortino

Michigan Court of Appeals

Decided June 3, 1980No. Docket 44422PublishedCited by 24 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtJ. H. Gillis, P.J.

This is a medical malpractice action. Plaintiff appeals from summary judgments granted in favor of the defendants on the ground *800that plaintiff failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. GCR 1963, 117.2(1).

In August, 1974, Genevieve O’Toole, wife of Martin O’Toole, discovered a lump in her right breast. On September 6, 1974, Mrs. O’Toole consulted defendant Dr. Fortino for examination, evaluation and treatment of the lump. During the next year she saw Dr. Fortino three additional times. After the last visit, on August 11, 1975, Dr. Fortino referred Mrs. O’Toole to defendant…

2Cases cited10 opinions

  1. Crowther v. Ross Chemical and Manufacturing Co.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1972
  2. Todd v. BiglowMichigan Court of Appeals · 1974
  3. Partrich v. MuscatMichigan Court of Appeals · 1978
  4. Borman's, Inc. v. Lake State Development Co.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1975
  5. Simonelli v. CassidyMichigan Supreme Court · 1953

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3Cited by24 opinions

  1. Fuhrmann v. HattawayMichigan Court of Appeals · 1981
  2. Anderson v. Kemper InsuranceMichigan Court of Appeals · 1983
  3. Tobias v. PhelpsMichigan Court of Appeals · 1985
  4. Bromley v. Citizens Insurance Co. of AmericaMichigan Court of Appeals · 1982
  5. Swindlehurst v. Resistance Welder Corp.Michigan Court of Appeals · 1981

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