Paddock v. PeaceHealth Inc et al
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2:21-cv-00639
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Personal Inj. Med. Malpractice
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February 07, 2024
Med Mal Case Dropped Before Wash. Justices Decide Blame
A woman treated for injuries from a car crash has dropped her malpractice lawsuit against a hospital and a doctor, in a case a federal judge sent to the Washington Supreme Court to decide if the hospital could partially blame the patient for her injuries because she was driving while intoxicated.
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January 18, 2024
Wash. Justices Asked If Patient Can Be Blamed In Med Mal Case
A Washington federal judge on Thursday asked the state's Supreme Court to decide if a hospital and a doctor targeted in a medical malpractice lawsuit can defend themselves by partially blaming the suing patient because she was injured in a car crash while driving intoxicated.