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Petre v. Kucich

Appellate Court of Illinois

Decided June 10, 2002No. 1-00-3950PublishedCited by 11 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

PRESIDING JUSTICE COHEN

delivered the opinion of the court:

Following a heart attack, plaintiff James Petre underwent coronary artery bypass surgery at St. Francis Medical Center. A postoperative wound infection developed, ultimately necessitating both the removal of Petre’s sternum and additional reconstructive surgery. Petre and his wife, Jane, brought a medical malpractice action against Dr. Vincent Kucich, who performed the bypass surgery, Kucich’s practice group, Cardiovascular Medical Associates, S.C. (CMA), St. Francis Medical Center, Dr. Hershel Wix, Dr. Wix’s partners (Drs. David…

2Cases cited19 opinions

  1. Frye v. United StatesCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1923
  2. Nelson v. Union Wire Rope Corp.Illinois Supreme Court · 1964
  3. Wilson v. ClarkIllinois Supreme Court · 1981
  4. Leonardi v. Loyola University of ChicagoIllinois Supreme Court · 1995
  5. Donaldson v. Central Illinois Public Service Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 2002

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3Cited by11 opinions

  1. Favia v. Ford Motor Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 2008
  2. Aasonn v. DelaneyAppellate Court of Illinois · 2011
  3. Petre v. KucichAppellate Court of Illinois · 2005
  4. Petre v. Cardiovascular Consultants, S.C.Appellate Court of Illinois · 2007
  5. Agnew v. ShawAppellate Court of Illinois · 2005

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