Harris v. Kuhn

On January 19, 1970, defendant, Ronnie L. Kuhn, was driving on Interstate 5 near Tacoma when his automobile went out of control and struck a sign post. He suffered a head injury that rendered him unconscious for approximately 5 days.

He was taken by ambulance to the Lakewood General Hospital for emergency treatment. Although he was unconscious, it was necessary to strap him to the operating table in the emergency room because he was thrashing about violently. The straps controlled his body and legs, but his arms were left free. Two doctors, assisted by the head nurse and an aide, Mrs. Harris…