Legal Opinion
Gerald E. Williams, Etc. v. United States
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
Decided December 11, 1970No. 7588_1PublishedCited by 47 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
ALDRICH, Chief Judge.
On a morning in August, 1966 nine-year old Rodney Williams, son of a naval chief petty officer, was brought by his mother to a government hospital with substantial complaints. Although he was entitled to treatment, the medical officer in charge refused to admit him, concluding that he merely had a digestive upset. His mother reported increasing symptoms during the day, but was again restricted to palliative advice. That night Rodney died. Suit was brought by his administrator under the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1346(b). Prior to trial the government admitted…
2Cases cited12 opinions
- John R. McWeeney v. New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1960
- Virginian Ry. Co. v. ArmentroutCourt of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · 1948
- Brooks v. United StatesDistrict Court, D. South Carolina · 1967
- Hodkinson v. ParkerSouth Dakota Supreme Court · 1944
- Southern Pac. Co. v. ZehnleCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1947
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3Cited by47 opinions
- Sam H. Johnson v. Penrod Drilling Company, James L. Starnes v. Penrod Drilling CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · 1975
- Cords v. AndersonWisconsin Supreme Court · 1977
- Jack A. Doca and Fannie C. Doca v. Marina Mercante Nicaraguense, S.A. And Pittston Stevedoring Corp.Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1980
- Robert L. Turcotte, Administrator of the Estate of Gerard P. Turcotte v. Ford Motor CompanyCourt of Appeals for the First Circuit · 1974
- Schnebly Ex Rel. Schnebly v. BakerSupreme Court of Iowa · 1974
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