Legal Opinion
Moore v. CANDLER GENERAL HOSPITAL
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided November 23, 1987No. 75675PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Deen, Presiding Judge.
On October 30, 1984, Edgar and Helen Moore’s son Moses was born in Candler General Hospital. Dr. McAlpine was his attending pediatrician. The Moores, individually and on behalf of their son, subsequently brought suit against the hospital, its employees, and Dr. McAlpine, alleging that the child’s mental retardation was proximately caused by the negligence of Dr. McAlpine, the hospital, and its employees. Both the hospital and the doctor filed motions for summary judgment, which were granted. The Moores appeal.
Candler General Hospital’s motion was supported by the…
2Cases cited4 opinions
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- Nettles v. LawsCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1984
- Socolow v. GoodmanCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1987
- Craft v. WilcoxCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1986
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