Spikes v. Heath

175 Ga. App. 187 (1985)

332 S.E.2d 889

SPIKES

v.

HEATH et al.

69867.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Decided May 29, 1985.

Rehearing Denied June 21, 1985.

Earl Daniel Smith, Jr., for appellant.

Terry A. Dillard, for appellees.

BEASLEY, Judge.

Appellant Spikes filed a malpractice action against appellees Dr. George Heath and Dr. H. K. Heath, charging them with, inter alia, assault and battery in connection with the insertion of an intrauterine contraceptive device. Shortly after completion of the procedure, appellant suffered pain and bleeding, which continued for several days, and appellees were unable…