Watson v. Elberton-Elbert County Hospital Authority

Whitman, Judge.

Plaintiff George R. Watson sued for personal injuries allegedly negligently inflicted upon him while a patient in the defendant’s hospital. Watson’s wife sued in the same action to recover for alleged loss of affection, consortium, society and companionship. Watson was being treated for a coronary disorder which included oxygen therapy and the utilization of an oxygen tent. A flash fire occurred causing burns to Watson’s head, neck, chest and arms. The defendant hospital authority previously made a motion for summary judgment supported by depositions and affidavits, which was…