Legal Opinion
Carlson v. Gillie, 94-0585 (1997)
Superior Court of Rhode Island
Decided March 19, 1997No. C.A. 94-0585Published
1Opinion of the Court
DECISION
From November 8, 1991, to November 11, 1991, Albert Carlson was treated by his long-time physician, Doctor R. Bruce Gillie, at Westerly Community Hospital. Mr. Carlson suffered a stroke during this treatment. As a result of the stroke, Mr. Carlson suffered serious brain damage that left him completely incapacitated for the remaining five years of his life. Mrs. Margot Carlson filed suit in behalf of herself and her late husband's estate (hereinafter "plaintiff"), against Doctor Gillie (hereinafter "defendant") alleging that Doctor Gillie negligently diagnosed Mr. Carlson's condition,…
2Cases cited21 opinions
- Wilkinson v. VeseySupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1972
- Schenck v. Roger Williams General HospitalSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1977
- Marshall v. TomaselliSupreme Court of Rhode Island · 1977
- Hueston v. Narragansett Tennis Club, Inc.Supreme Court of Rhode Island · 1986
- Soares v. Ann & Hope of Rhode Island, Inc.Supreme Court of Rhode Island · 1994
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