SMITH v. STATE THROUGH DEPT. HHR

No. 87-C-2418.

523 So.2d 815 (1988)

Gordy SMITH, et al. v. STATE of Louisiana Through the DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION and Dr. Edward Staudinger.

Supreme Court of Louisiana.

April 11, 1988.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Russell Tritico, Lake Charles, for applicants.

Frederick Alexius, Stephen D. Wheelis, Provosty, Sadler & deLaunay, Alexandria, for respondents.


CALOGERO, Justice.

This is a wrongful death and survival action brought by the surviving spouse and children of one Ellie Smith. Mrs. Smith was admitted to the emergency room at the Huey P. Long Charity Hospital in Rapides Parish on December 10, 1982, at which time she complained that she was feeling bad and experiencing shortness of breath. About four and one-half hours later, while Mrs. Smith was still under observation in the emergency room, she began exhibiting...

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