Legal Opinion

Chambers v. Gwinnett Community Hospital, Inc.

Court of Appeals of Georgia

Decided November 28, 2001No. A01A1202PublishedCited by 18 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

Pope, Presiding Judge.

Wenonah Chambers fell down a flight of stairs and was injured. The 75-year-old Chambers was treated at the Gwinnett Community Hospital, Inc. emergency room by Dr. Kamlesh Gandhi and released. After going home, Chambers suffered a subdural hematoma and lapsed into a coma; she regained consciousness, but was left blind and unable to walk. Chambers brought a medical malpractice action against the Hospital and Dr. Gandhi. The trial court granted summary judgment to the Hospital and the case against Dr. Gandhi went to trial, resulting in a defense verdict. Chambers now…

2Cases cited21 opinions

  1. Denton v. Con-Way Southern Express, Inc.Supreme Court of Georgia · 1991
  2. Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. v. CrosbySupreme Court of Georgia · 2001
  3. Ede v. Atrium South OB-GYN, Inc.Ohio Supreme Court · 1994
  4. Barsema v. SusongArizona Supreme Court · 1988
  5. Mills v. GrotheerSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1998

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3Cited by18 opinions

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  5. Powell v. AminCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 2002

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