Gallups v. Cotter

This appeal arises from a lawsuit brought by the parent of a deceased minor against her attending physicians, claiming damages for wrongful death, breach of contract, fraud, and outrage. From a summary judgment entered in favor of the defendants on all counts, the plaintiff has brought this appeal. We affirm.

Pamela Gallups, the minor daughter of the plaintiff, William Gallups, was involved in an automobile accident on June 27, 1980. Although the exact nature and extent of her injuries are not indicated by the parties to this appeal, the record shows that she was diagnosed as suffering from a…