Gregory v. Shannon

July 21, 1958, Louis A. Gregory, as a result of an automobile accident, sustained a fractured sternum and other injuries. He was treated for the injuries by Dr. Ralph Brown. September 13, 1958, Dr. Brown referred him to Dr. J. M. Burkhart, who saw him thereafter at periodic intervals and, in addition to treating him for the injuries sustained in the accident, treated him for pre-existing bronchial asthma and a heart condition. November 18,1958, Mr. Gregory went to Dr. Burkhart’s office. He was short of breath and extremely ill. Mr. Gregory was immediately sent to a hospital, where he died the…