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Sweet v. Sisters of Providence in Washington

Alaska Supreme Court

Decided May 12, 1995No. S-4830PublishedCited by 42 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

MOORE, Chief Justice.

Jacob Sweet, an infant, allegedly sustained brain damage while a patient at Providence Hospital in Anchorage. Jacob’s parents, Gary and Beverly Sweet (the Sweets), brought this action against Providence Hospital (Providence) and Drs. Daniel Tulip, James Nesbitt, Gerry J. Sehriever and the Children’s Clinic (collectively referenced as “the doctors”), claiming that the defendants’ negligence caused Jacob’s severe brain injury. The Sweets also alleged that Providence’s inability to locate certain medical records precluded them from proving medical negligence, and that…

2Cases cited22 opinions

  1. Nellie F. Welsh, Administratrix of the Estate of Francis John Welsh, Deceased, and Nellie Welsh, Individually v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit · 1988
  2. Adamson v. University of AlaskaAlaska Supreme Court · 1991
  3. Malvo Ex Rel. Malvo v. J. C. Penney Co.Alaska Supreme Court · 1973
  4. Smith v. Superior CourtCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1984
  5. Hazen v. Municipality of AnchorageAlaska Supreme Court · 1986

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3Cited by42 opinions

  1. State v. CoonAlaska Supreme Court · 1999
  2. Jerista v. MurraySupreme Court of New Jersey · 2005
  3. Power Constructors, Inc. v. Taylor & HintzeAlaska Supreme Court · 1998
  4. Torres v. El Paso Electric Co.New Mexico Supreme Court · 1999
  5. Henderson v. TyrrellCourt of Appeals of Washington · 1996

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