Mendelson v. Ginder

Action in negligence and malpractice, tried without a jury. Findings of fact and conclusions of law were waived.

Defendant is a dentist and rendered professional services to the plaintiff in the rehabilitation of her mouth by correcting an improper bite. The plaintiff claims the work was negligently and improperly performed, and seeks damages of the defendant.

In June of 1948 the defendant X-rayed and examined the mouth of the plaintiff. After examination he found incomplete root canal therapy, gingival recession, deep pockets and an improper bite. He advised the plaintiff her bite could be…