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medical malpractice claim in North Carolina

30 North Carolina opinions name it 3 courts 1980–2023 7 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by North Carolina courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (10)

CaseFollowedCited
Smith v. Axelbankgreen
ncctapp · 2012 · cited in 4 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2013–2022
2 sentences

2022“For the doctrine to apply in a medical malpractice claim, a plaintiff must allege facts from which a layperson could infer negligence by the defendant based on common knowledge and ordinary human experience.” Smith v. Axelbank, 222 N.C.

2022“For the doctrine to apply in a medical malpractice claim, a plaintiff must allege facts from which a layperson could infer negligence by the defendant based on common knowledge and ordinary human experience.” Smith v. Axelbank, 222 N.C.

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King by and Through Small v. Albemarle Hospital Authoritygreen
nc · 2018 · cited in 3 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2022–2023
2 sentences

2023See id. at 471 (“[W]hen a medical malpractice claim accrues while a plaintiff is a minor, N.C.G.S. § 1-17(b) tolls the standard three-year statute of limitations . . . .”); N.C.G.S. § 1-17 (2010).

2023As we acknowledged in King, subsection 1-17(c) “further narrow[s] the time period for a minor to pursue a medical malpractice claim.” 370 N.C. at 471 n.2.

33
Udzinski v. Lovingreen
ncctapp · 2003 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018Regardless of whether defendant pleaded a wrongful death claim in addition to a medical malpractice claim in this case, see Udzinski v. Lovin , 159 N.C.

2018App. 272 , 275, 583 S.E.2d 648 , 650-51 (2003) (explaining that although not perfectly worded, the plaintiff had sufficiently alleged a wrongful death claim in addition to and based on the underlying medical malpractice claim), both limitations periods expired prior to plaintiff's filing of the 2016 Complaint on 1 February 2016, almost four years after decedent's death on 30 April 2012.

12
Diehl v. Koffergreen
ncctapp · 2000 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2012–2013
2 sentences

2013App._,_, 730 S.E.2d 840, 843 (2012); see also Diehl, 140 N.C.

2012Diehl v. Koffer, 140 N.C.

12
Thigpen v. Ngogreen
nc · 2002 · cited in 2 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2009–2010
2 sentences

2010In Thigpen v. Ngo, 355 N.C. 198 , 558 S.E.2d 162 (2002), the plaintiff sought to assert a medical malpractice claim arising from an event in June 1996.

2010In Thigpen v. Ngo, 355 N.C. 198 , 558 S.E.2d 162 (2002), the plaintiff sought to assert a medical malpractice claim arising from an event in June 1996.

12
Bullard v. . Hotel Holding Co.green
nc · 1945 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See, e.g., Buckner v. Wheeldon, 225 N.C. 62, 65 , 33 S.E.2d 480, 483 (1945) (A physician is liable “only when the injurious result flows proximately” from the physician’s negligence.).

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Buckner Ex Rel. Buckner v. Wheeldongreen
nc · 1945 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See, e.g., Buckner v. Wheeldon, 225 N.C. 62, 65 , 33 S.E.2d 480, 483 (1945) (A physician is liable “only when the injurious result flows proximately” from the physician’s negligence.).

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Robinson v. Duke University Health Systems, Inc.green
ncctapp · 2013 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014App. at ___, 747 S.E.2d at 330 (citations omitted).

11
In re Buttsgreen
nc · 2003 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
1 sentence

2006See Hummer v. Pulley, Watson, King & Lischer, P.A., 157 N.C.App. 60 , 66, 577 S.E.2d 918 , 923 (2003) (a legal malpractice plaintiff must prove success of the underlying action even if the attorney's "negligent actions ... resulted in a total foreclosure of the underlying case being heard on its merits"), disc. review denied, 357 N.C. 459 , 585 S.E.2d 758 .

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Hummer v. Pulley, Watson, King & Lischer, P.A.green
ncctapp · 2003 · cited in 1 North Carolina opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
2 sentences

2006See Hummer v. Pulley, Watson, King & Lischer, P.A., 157 N.C.App. 60 , 66, 577 S.E.2d 918 , 923 (2003) (a legal malpractice plaintiff must prove success of the underlying action even if the attorney's "negligent actions ... resulted in a total foreclosure of the underlying case being heard on its merits"), disc. review denied, 357 N.C. 459 , 585 S.E.2d 758 .

2006See Hummer v. Pulley, Watson, King & Lischer, P.A., 157 N.C.App. 60 , 66, 577 S.E.2d 918 , 923 (2003) (a legal malpractice plaintiff must prove success of the underlying action even if the attorney's "negligent actions ... resulted in a total foreclosure of the underlying case being heard on its merits"), disc. review denied, 357 N.C. 459 , 585 S.E.2d 758 .

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Carolina. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (32)

CaseCitedYears
Medley v. North Carolina Department of Correction green
nc · 1992
2 sentences

2021In Medley, an inmate brought a medical malpractice claim under the North Carolina Tort Claims Act against the state Department of Correction. 330 N.C. at 838 , 412 S.E.2d at 655 .

2021In Medley, an inmate brought a medical malpractice claim under the North Carolina Tort Claims Act against the state Department of Correction. 330 N.C. at 838 , 412 S.E.2d at 655 .

22021–2021
Haislip v. Riggs green
ncwd · 1981
2 sentences

2000Furthermore,' In Haislip v. Riggs, 534 F. Supp. 95 (W.D.N.C. 1981), plaintifffiled in federal court a medical malpractice claim [a state claim] which was voluntarily dismissed, by stipulation of the parties, without prejudice.

1991In Haislip v. Riggs, 534 F.Supp. 95 (W.D.N.C.1981), plaintiff filed in federal court a medical malpractice claim which was voluntarily dismissed, by stipulation of the parties, without prejudice.

21991–2000
Diggs v. Novant Health, Inc. green
ncctapp · 2006
1 sentence

2013Id. at 293-94 , 628 S.E.2d at 854 .

12013–2013
Diggs v. NOVANT HEALTH neutral
nc · 2007
1 sentence

2013Id. at 293-94 , 628 S.E.2d at 854 .

12013–2013
Woodson v. Rowland green
nc · 1991
2 sentences

2009On 12 August 2003, Jeffers filed an action asserting a medical malpractice claim against Dr. D’Alessandro and The Miller Orthopaedic Clinic and claims against the Carolina Panthers for negligent retention, for intentional misconduct under Woodson v. Rowland, 329 N.C. 330 , 407 S.E.2d 222 (1991), and for breach of implied warranty.

2009On 12 August 2003, Jeffers filed an action asserting a medical malpractice claim against Dr. D’Alessandro and The Miller Orthopaedic Clinic and claims against the Carolina Panthers for negligent retention, for intentional misconduct under Woodson v. Rowland, 329 N.C. 330 , 407 S.E.2d 222 (1991), and for breach of implied warranty.

12009–2009
Estate of Waters v. Jarman green
ncctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2006Id. at 103 , 547 S.E.2d at 145 .

2006Id. at 103 , 547 S.E.2d at 145 .

12006–2006
Silverman v. Bryan neutral
ny · 1995
1 sentence

2003Medical Ctr., 213 A.D.2d 167, 168 , 623 N.Y.S.2d 566, 568 , appeal dismissed in part, denied in part, 86 N.Y.2d 882 , 659 N.E.2d 767 (1995) (the cause of action for fraud would not relate back to the time the action was commenced as the medical malpractice claim did not sufficiently state the circumstances constituting fraud to give the defendant hospital sufficient notice to save the claim).

12003–2003
Monaco v. New York University Medical Center neutral
ny · 1995
1 sentence

2003Medical Ctr., 213 A.D.2d 167, 168 , 623 N.Y.S.2d 566, 568 , appeal dismissed in part, denied in part, 86 N.Y.2d 882 , 659 N.E.2d 767 (1995) (the cause of action for fraud would not relate back to the time the action was commenced as the medical malpractice claim did not sufficiently state the circumstances constituting fraud to give the defendant hospital sufficient notice to save the claim).

12003–2003
King v. CAPE FEAR MEMORIAL HOSP., INC. green
ncctapp · 1989
1 sentence

2003King, 96 N.C.App. at 341-42 , 385 S.E.2d at 814-15 . [3] The concurring opinion contends that the absence of an exception in section 1-15(c) for the accrual of a wrongful death claim supports the legislative intent "that a claim for wrongful death now comes [solely] under the purview of 1-15(c) when that death arises from professional malpractice." I, instead, believe such an exception does exist and was actually added by the legislature the same year section 1-15 was redrafted.

12003–2003
Monaco v. New York University Medical Center green
nyappdiv · 1995
2 sentences

2003Medical Ctr., 213 A.D.2d 167, 168 , 623 N.Y.S.2d 566, 568 , appeal dismissed in part, denied in part, 86 N.Y.2d 882 , 659 N.E.2d 767 (1995) (the cause of action for fraud would not relate back to the time the action was commenced as the medical malpractice claim did not sufficiently state the circumstances constituting fraud to give the defendant hospital sufficient notice to save the claim).

2003Medical Ctr., 213 A.D.2d 167, 168 , 623 N.Y.S.2d 566, 568 , appeal dismissed in part, denied in part, 86 N.Y.2d 882 , 659 N.E.2d 767 (1995) (the cause of action for fraud would not relate back to the time the action was commenced as the medical malpractice claim did not sufficiently state the circumstances constituting fraud to give the defendant hospital sufficient notice to save the claim).

12003–2003
King v. Cape Fear Memorial Hospital, Inc. green
ncctapp · 1989
2 sentences

2003King, 96 N.C.App. at 341-42 , 385 S.E.2d at 814-15 . [3] The concurring opinion contends that the absence of an exception in section 1-15(c) for the accrual of a wrongful death claim supports the legislative intent "that a claim for wrongful death now comes [solely] under the purview of 1-15(c) when that death arises from professional malpractice." I, instead, believe such an exception does exist and was actually added by the legislature the same year section 1-15 was redrafted.

2003King, 96 N.C.

12003–2003
Carter v. Gambrell green
nc · 1996
2 sentences

2002Id. at 112 , 465 S.E.2d at 7 .

2002Id. at 112 , 465 S.E.2d at 7 .

12002–2002
Davis v. North Carolina Department of Human Resources green
ncctapp · 1995
2 sentences

2002Id. at 112 , 465 S.E.2d at 7 .

2002Id. at 112-13 , 465 S.E.2d at 7 .

12002–2002
Lowery v. Newton green
ncctapp · 1981
1 sentence

2001App. 329 , 271 S.E.2d 407 (1980) ( Lowery v. Newton , 52 N.C.

12001–2001
Tripp v. Pate green
ncctapp · 1980
2 sentences

2001N.C.G.S. § 90-21-12, has been construed to mean that Plaintiff cannot recover in a medical malpractice claim unless he demonstrates by the testimony of a qualified expert that the treatment given by Defendant was negligent and in violation of accepted standards of medical care in the same or similar community, and that Defendant's treatment proximately caused Plaintiff's injury ( Tripp v. Pate , 49 N.C.

2001App. 329 , 271 S.E.2d 407 (1980) ( Lowery v. Newton , 52 N.C.

12001–2001
Johnson v. Amethyst Corp. green
ncctapp · 1995
2 sentences

1999App. 529 , 463 S.E.2d 397 (1995), in support of his argument that a medical malpractice claim can be based upon sexual advances made by a health care professional.

1999Id. at 533-34 , 463 S.E.2d at 400-01 .

11999–1999
Azzolino v. Dingfelder green
nc · 1985
2 sentences

1998Rather, he contends that plaintiffs have stated a claim for a particular type of medical malpractice which is not recognized in North Carolina, a claim generally referred to as “wrongful birth.” In Azzolino v. Dingfelder, 315 N.C. 103 , 337 S.E.2d 528 (1985), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 835 , 93 L.

1998Rather, he contends that plaintiffs have stated a claim for a particular type of medical malpractice which is not recognized in North Carolina, a claim generally referred to as “wrongful birth.” In Azzolino v. Dingfelder, 315 N.C. 103 , 337 S.E.2d 528 (1985), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 835 , 93 L.

11998–1998
Jackson v. Bumgardner green
nc · 1986
2 sentences

1998Id. at 174 , 347 S.E.2d at 744-45 .

1998Id. at 174 , 347 S.E.2d at 744-45 .

11998–1998
Read v. United States green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

1998Rather, he contends that plaintiffs have stated a claim for a particular type of medical malpractice which is not recognized in North Carolina, a claim generally referred to as “wrongful birth.” In Azzolino v. Dingfelder, 315 N.C. 103 , 337 S.E.2d 528 (1985), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 835 , 93 L.

11998–1998
Flowers v. Coughlin green
scotus · 1986
1 sentence

1998Rather, he contends that plaintiffs have stated a claim for a particular type of medical malpractice which is not recognized in North Carolina, a claim generally referred to as “wrongful birth.” In Azzolino v. Dingfelder, 315 N.C. 103 , 337 S.E.2d 528 (1985), cert. denied, 479 U.S. 835 , 93 L.

11998–1998
Horvath v. Grid Realty Corp. green
nyappdiv · 1978
11984–1984
Hodaba v. Lippert neutral
nyappdiv · 1978
11984–1984
Mulvey v. City of Boston green
mass · 1908
11980–1980
Gilbert v. . Ackerman green
ny · 1899
11980–1980
Parmenter v. . State green
· 1892
11980–1980
Cutsinger v. Cullinan green
illappct · 1979
11980–1980
State ex rel. Boynton v. Board of Education green
kan · 1933
11980–1980
Adams & Freese Co. v. Kenoyer green
nd · 1908
11980–1980
Oberst v. Mays green
colo · 1961
11980–1980
Malossi v. Mcelligott neutral
nysupct · 1938
11980–1980
Relyea v. Tomahawk Paper & Pulp Co. green
wis · 1899
11980–1980
Shaw v. State green
arizctapp · 1968
11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1A-1 (21) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-15 (11) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-21.11 (8) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 90-21.12 (7) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1 (5) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-17 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-277 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-52 (4) NC § N.C. Gen. Stat. § 1-53 (4)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

LA 208 (1978–2026) MI 181 (1982–2026) OH 140 (1983–2026) NY 139 (1980–2026) TX 137 (1984–2024) IL 105 (1978–2026) IN 92 (1983–2025) CA 73 (1971–2026) CT 68 (1988–2024) TN 67 (1986–2024) PA 66 (1979–2025) FL 62 (1979–2025) MD 58 (1978–2025) MS 46 (1994–2026) GA 44 (1984–2025) NJ 41 (1976–2024) AL 34 (1990–2025) WA 32 (1973–2025) VA 32 (1987–2026) NC 30 (1980–2023) WI 29 (1981–2026) OR 28 (1986–2025) MN 26 (1971–2026) NM 26 (1996–2025) DC 24 (1982–2026) AZ 22 (1986–2025) SC 20 (1993–2024) ID 18 (1988–2023) CO 18 (1977–2024) MO 16 (1991–2020) KS 15 (1996–2026) MA 14 (1980–2025) IA 13 (1976–2026) NE 13 (1990–2025) KY 12 (1978–2026) UT 12 (1993–2024) WY 11 (1989–2025) AR 10 (1992–2024) WV 9 (1991–2025) MT 8 (1996–2026) RI 8 (1997–2014) NV 8 (1998–2022) ND 7 (1983–2019) VT 6 (2005–2021) VI 5 (1999–2026) DE 5 (1989–2020) SD 5 (1985–2020) AK 5 (1992–2023) NH 4 (2001–2018) OK 3 (1999–2023) ME 3 (2019–2019) HI 3 (2003–2014)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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