Legal Opinion

Anita T. Owens v. Raymond L. White

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Decided August 23, 1967No. 20585PublishedCited by 57 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

ELY, Circuit Judge:

Appellant, plaintiff below, sought damages for alleged medical malpractice against three physicians, Popma, Mc-Carter, and White, and against St. Luke’s Hospital, with which McCarter was associated. From an adverse judgment she appeals.

Appellant consulted Popma in August, 1951, complaining of a lump in her left breast. Popma advised her that a biopsy should be performed and furnished her with a list of three surgeons, including defendant White. After making inquiry about the recommended physicians, she selected White. The biopsy, which consisted of the removal of the…

2Cases cited13 opinions

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  4. Propper v. ClarkSupreme Court of the United States · 1949
  5. Fernandi v. StrullySupreme Court of New Jersey · 1961

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3Cited by57 opinions

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  4. Wyler v. TripiOhio Supreme Court · 1971
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