Legal Opinion
Cecil v. Gibson
Appellate Court of Illinois
Decided April 26, 1976No. 74-364PublishedCited by 28 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Mr. PRESIDING JUSTICE STOUDER
delivered the opinion of the court:
The plaintiffs, Glenna Mae Cecil and Ray Cecil, brought this action for severe personal injuries sustained by Glenna Mae Cecil on August 24, 1970, when the defendant, William Gibson, attempted to perform a dilation and curettage procedure on Mrs. Cecil for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. The procedure performed by the defendant allegedly resulted in severe injury to Mrs. Cecil’s uterus, necessitating a total hysterectomy in order to save her life.
This action was originally tried against two other physicians in addition to…
2Cases cited8 opinions
- Eizerman v. BehnAppellate Court of Illinois · 1956
- Ryan v. MonsonAppellate Court of Illinois · 1961
- Walsh v. Chicago Railways Co.Illinois Supreme Court · 1922
- Schmitt v. Chicago Transit AuthorityAppellate Court of Illinois · 1962
- Horst v. Morand Bros. Beverage Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1968
3 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.
3Cited by28 opinions
- Wilbourn v. CavalenesAppellate Court of Illinois · 2010
- Manninger v. Chicago & Northwestern Transportation Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1978
- Moore v. Centreville Township HospitalAppellate Court of Illinois · 1993
- Foster v. Devilbiss Co.Appellate Court of Illinois · 1988
- Regan v. VizzaAppellate Court of Illinois · 1978
23 more not listed; retrieve them via the Exa API.