G.L. v. KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS, INC.

CC A8309-05835/CA A40470/SC S34799.

757 P.2d 1347 (1988)

306 Or. 54

G.L., Petitioner On Review, v. KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALS, INC., Respondent On Review.

Supreme Court of Oregon, In Banc.

Decided June 7, 1988.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Raymond J. Conboy, of Pozzi, Wilson, Atchison, O'Leary & Conboy, Portland, argued the cause and filed the petition for petitioner on review.

John R. Faust, Jr., of Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt, Portland, argued the cause for respondent on review and filed a response to the petition.


JONES, Justice.

Plaintiff, admitted to Kaiser Foundation's Sunnyside Hospital for surgery to control duodenal bleeding, was confined after surgery for a time in the intensive care unit, followed by a transfer to the progressive care unit. Finally, on April 29, 1983, plaintiff was transferred to a semi-private room in the hospital, shared by an elderly, partially paralyzed patient.

In the early morning hours of May 1, 1983, plaintiff was sexually assaulted...

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