Blass v. County of Twin Falls

Carl William Blass, Jr. (Blass) sustained a burn on his back while he was unconscious during surgery on his elbow at the Magic Valley Regional Medical Center which is owned and operated by Twin Falls County (the Hospital). Blass filed suit against the Hospital seeking damages. The district court granted the Hospital’s motion for summary judgment on the basis that Blass failed t° comply with the notice requirements under the Idaho Tort Claims Act (ITCA)-Blass appeals the district court’s ruling.

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BACKGROUND AND PRIOR PROCEEDINGS

On April 1, 1995, Blass underwent surgery on his elbow while he was…