James v. Brown

CARVER, Justice.

Marguerite Frances James appeals from a summary judgment denying her damages against Raymond H. Brown (now deceased and for whom his daughter, and heir at law, Elizabeth B. Heyne was substituted as a party), John L. Hall, and Michael R. Rosen-thal. Each of the defendants were hospital staff doctors who, separately, assessed Mrs. James’ mental health while she was confined by the probate court in course of a mental health proceeding instituted by Robert P. James and Toni L. Carter, Mrs. James’ adult son and daughter. Mrs. James’ alleged causes of action against the doctors were…