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Bertha Estrella v. George A. Brandt, M.D., and French Hospital

Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Decided July 28, 1982No. 81-5754PublishedCited by 68 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

ELY, Circuit Judge:

Plaintiff Bertha Estrella appeals from summary judgment entered for defendants George A. Brandt, M.D., and French Hospital in this medical malpractice action. Because we conclude that the District Court erroneously interpreted the applicable statutes of limitations, Cal.Civ.Pro.Code §§ 340.5, 356, 364, we reverse.

I. FACTS

Plaintiff was admitted to French Hospital on May 27,1977, suffering multiple complications of eclampsia related to her pregnancy. Her blood pressure was elevated, her extremities were swollen, and within an hour she convulsed. Six hours later she was…

2Cases cited12 opinions

  1. West v. American Telephone & Telegraph Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1940
  2. Wyatt v. Union Mortgage Co.California Supreme Court · 1979
  3. In Re HainesCalifornia Supreme Court · 1925
  4. Larcher v. WanlessCalifornia Supreme Court · 1976
  5. People v. Ventura Refining Co.California Supreme Court · 1928

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3Cited by68 opinions

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  4. Woods v. YoungCalifornia Supreme Court · 1991
  5. John M. Dimidowich, Dba Micro Image v. Bell & HowellCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1987

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