Beringer v. Lackner

This is a malpractice suit begun in August, 1943. The original defendant died in January, 1945. The case proceeded against the Executrix of his estate. At the close of plaintiff’s case the court directed a verdict for defendant and entered judgment accordingly. Plaintiffs have appealed.

Kelda Beringer, hereinafter called the patient, consulted with Dr. Laekner on April 13, 1943, and en-' gaged him to perform an operation upon her. She entered Michael Reese Hospital April 25 and was operated on the following day. Dr. Laekner attempted curettement, but the' operation developed into a vaginal…