Legal Opinion
Bauer v. North Fulton Medical Center, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided December 16, 1999No. A99A1927PublishedCited by 25 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Blackburn, Presiding Judge.
In this action regarding the alleged removal of eye tissue from a corpse without permission, Rosemary Bauer, in her individual capacity and as administratrix of the estate of Joseph Bauer, appeals the trial court’s dismissal of her claims against North Fulton Medical Center, Inc. (North Fulton Hospital) for breach of contract, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress, property damage to a corpse, and violation of OCGA § 31-23-6. The trial court determined that all of Bauer’s claims were barred by the statute of limitation for medical malpractice actions…
2Cases cited9 opinions
- Louisville & Nashville Railroad v. WilsonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1905
- Crawford & Associates, Inc. v. Groves-Keen, Inc.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1972
- Burbridge v. HensleyCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1990
- Pollard v. PhelpsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1937
- Georgia Lions Eye Bank, Inc. v. LavantSupreme Court of Georgia · 1985
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