Bartimus v. Paxton Community Hospital

Plaintiff brought an action in a four-count complaint to recover damages for injuries alleged to have been sustained by her as the result of negligent medical treatment by the defendants.

Count I of the complaint was directed against Paxton Community Hospital (PCH), alleging negligence in the operation of the hospital’s emergency room. Count II was directed against Ramona Cabebe, a registered nurse employed by PCH on duty in the emergency room at the time plaintiff presented herself for treatment. Count III was directed against Drs. Olaf and Foellner, who are partners engaged in the practice…