Woods v. Overlook Hospital Ass'n

This is an appeal from a judgment of dismissal entered in the Law Division in favor of the defendant, Overlook Hospital Association, a charitable association operating a hospital in Summit, New Jersey.

In 1942 the plaintiff, Barbara Marie Woods, then four years of age, underwent a tonsillectomy at Overlook Hospital. Dr. Minella was the attending physician and the defendant, Marie Ferree, was the anesthetist. Upon the completion of the operation Barbara was taken to the children's ward and was placed by Miss Ferree in bed and under its covers. Miss Ferree had neglected to remove a hot water bag…