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Harvey v. Strickland

Supreme Court of South Carolina

Decided July 1, 2002No. 25491PublishedCited by 30 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

WALLER, Justice:

Appellant, Charles Harvey, instituted this action against respondents, Dr. Glen Strickland and Surgical Associates (hereinafter Dr. Strickland), alleging breach of contract, lack of informed consent, medical malpractice, and medical battery. Harvey is a Jehovah’s Witness; his claims stem from Harvey’s receipt of unwanted blood transfusions two days after elective carotid artery surgery. The trial court granted directed verdicts for respondents on all four causes of action. We reverse.

FACTS

In November 1996, diagnostic testing revealed a blockage in Harvey’s carotid artery. Dr.…

2Cases cited23 opinions

  1. Cruzan Ex Rel. Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of HealthSupreme Court of the United States · 1990
  2. Union Pacific Railway Co. v. BotsfordSupreme Court of the United States · 1891
  3. Schloendorff v. Society of the New York HospitalNew York Court of Appeals · 1914
  4. Creech v. South Carolina Wildlife & Marine Resources DepartmentSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1997
  5. Strange v. S.C. Department of Highways & Public TransportationSupreme Court of South Carolina · 1994

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3Cited by30 opinions

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  4. Proctor v. Department of Health & Environmental ControlCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2006
  5. Parrish v. AllisonCourt of Appeals of South Carolina · 2007

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