Legal Opinion
Blood v. Lea
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court
Decided November 21, 1988PublishedCited by 26 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtAbrams, J.
The plaintiffs, the parents of Richard E. Blood, Jr., appeal from a final judgment dismissing their individual claims against the two defendants, Frederick G. Lea, M.D., and Emerson Hospital. The complaint alleged negligence in the care and treatment of Sharon Blood during pregnancy, labor, and subsequent delivery of Richard E. Blood, Jr., and that such negligence resulted in severe damage and harm to Richard E. Blood, Jr.
Pursuant to G. L. c. 231, § 60B, a medical malpractice tribunal was convened. The tribunal held a hearing and concluded that the “evidence” presented to it, even if…
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- Kapp v. BallantineMassachusetts Supreme Judicial Court · 1980
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3Cited by26 opinions
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