Legal Opinion
Jones v. Bates
Supreme Court of Georgia
Decided May 10, 1991No. S91A0387PublishedCited by 24 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Hunt, Justice.
Christopher Jones’ foot was burned by a lamp from which the heat shield had been removed during surgery. At the time of the occurrence, August 30, 1985, Jones was 16 years old. His 18th birthday was May 12, 1987.
On May 11, 1989, Jones filed his complaint in two counts, alleging, in Count 1, simple negligence on the part of Bates and those under his control, and in Count 2, medical malpractice on the part of Bates. He did not attach a professional affidavit as required in medical malpractice cases under OCGA § 9-11-9.1. Bates raised that defense and Jones voluntarily dismissed.…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Candler General Hospital, Inc. v. McNorrillCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1987
- Self v. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE GEORGIA BAPTIST CONVENTION OF GEORGIA, INC.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1980
- St. Joseph's Hospital, Inc. v. NeaseSupreme Court of Georgia · 1989
- Mansfield v. PannellSupreme Court of Georgia · 1991
3Cited by24 opinions
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