Legal Opinion
Largess v. Tatem
Supreme Court of Vermont
Decided May 8, 1972No. 27-71PublishedCited by 35 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtDaley, J.
This is a civil action sounding in negligence. Plaintiff originally sought damages against Dr. William Tatem, Dr. Chard and the Rockingham Memorial Hospital Association for alleged negligent treatment of a hip fracture sustained by her, and against Zimmer Company for alleged defects in a so-called “Jewett nail”. This is a hip fixation device manufactured by Zimmer Company and was used in the fixation of the fracture in question.
The action was tried by court without jury. During the course of the trial, the defendants, Chard, Rockingham Hospital and Zimmer Company negotiated a settlement with…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- Thomas v. CorsoCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1972
- Garafano v. Neshobe Beach Club, Inc.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1967
- LaFaso v. LaFasoSupreme Court of Vermont · 1966
- Killary v. Burlington-Lake Champlain Chamber of Commerce, Inc.Supreme Court of Vermont · 1962
- Wilkins' Admr. v. BrockSupreme Court of Vermont · 1908
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3Cited by35 opinions
- Morrison v. MacNamaraDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 1979
- My Sister's Place v. City of BurlingtonSupreme Court of Vermont · 1981
- Estate of Fleming v. NicholsonSupreme Court of Vermont · 1998
- Senesac v. Assoc. in Obstetrics & GynecologySupreme Court of Vermont · 1982
- Boxberger v. MartinSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1976
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