Legal Opinion

Charleen T. Raddatz and Michael George Raddatz v. United States

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Decided December 28, 1984No. 84-1542PublishedCited by 43 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

TANG, Circuit Judge:

I. OVERVIEW

Charleen and Michael Raddatz appeal from the district court’s summary judgment holding that their claims of medical malpractice against the United States are barred by the applicable two-year statute of limitations. 28 U.S.C. § 2401(b)(1976). The malpractice claims arise from the unsuccessful attempt by an Army physician to insert an intrauterine contraceptive device at Mrs. Raddatz’ request, and the alleged subsequent failure by a Navy physician to recognize or treat symptoms of infection, ultimately resulting in a hysterectomy operation. We find that the…

2Cases cited8 opinions

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  2. Richard Augustine v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1983
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  5. Turner v. ProdCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1983

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3Cited by43 opinions

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