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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Smith v. Axelbankgreen2 sentences2022“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. | 4 | 4 |
King by and Through Small v. Albemarle Hospital Authoritygreen2 sentences2023See 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. | 3 | 3 |
Udzinski v. Lovingreen2 sentences2018Regardless 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. | 1 | 2 |
Diehl v. Koffergreen2 sentences2013App._,_, 730 S.E.2d 840, 843 (2012); see also Diehl, 140 N.C. 2012Diehl v. Koffer, 140 N.C. | 1 | 2 |
Thigpen v. Ngogreen2 sentences2010In 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. | 1 | 2 |
Bullard v. . Hotel Holding Co.green1 sentence2020See, 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.). | 1 | 1 |
Buckner Ex Rel. Buckner v. Wheeldongreen1 sentence2020See, 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.). | 1 | 1 |
Robinson v. Duke University Health Systems, Inc.green1 sentence2014App. at ___, 747 S.E.2d at 330 (citations omitted). | 1 | 1 |
In re Buttsgreen1 sentence2006See 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 . | 1 | 1 |
Hummer v. Pulley, Watson, King & Lischer, P.A.green2 sentences2006See 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 . | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in North Carolina. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Medley v. North Carolina Department of Correction
green
2 sentences2021In 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 . | 2 | 2021–2021 |
Haislip v. Riggs
green
2 sentences2000Furthermore,' 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. | 2 | 1991–2000 |
Diggs v. Novant Health, Inc.
green
1 sentence2013Id. at 293-94 , 628 S.E.2d at 854 . | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Diggs v. NOVANT HEALTH
neutral
1 sentence2013Id. at 293-94 , 628 S.E.2d at 854 . | 1 | 2013–2013 |
Woodson v. Rowland
green
2 sentences2009On 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. | 1 | 2009–2009 |
Estate of Waters v. Jarman
green
2 sentences2006Id. at 103 , 547 S.E.2d at 145 . 2006Id. at 103 , 547 S.E.2d at 145 . | 1 | 2006–2006 |
Silverman v. Bryan
neutral
1 sentence2003Medical 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). | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Monaco v. New York University Medical Center
neutral
1 sentence2003Medical 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). | 1 | 2003–2003 |
King v. CAPE FEAR MEMORIAL HOSP., INC.
green
1 sentence2003King, 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. | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Monaco v. New York University Medical Center
green
2 sentences2003Medical 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). | 1 | 2003–2003 |
King v. Cape Fear Memorial Hospital, Inc.
green
2 sentences2003King, 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. | 1 | 2003–2003 |
Carter v. Gambrell
green
2 sentences2002Id. at 112 , 465 S.E.2d at 7 . 2002Id. at 112 , 465 S.E.2d at 7 . | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Davis v. North Carolina Department of Human Resources
green
2 sentences2002Id. at 112 , 465 S.E.2d at 7 . 2002Id. at 112-13 , 465 S.E.2d at 7 . | 1 | 2002–2002 |
Lowery v. Newton
green
1 sentence2001App. 329 , 271 S.E.2d 407 (1980) ( Lowery v. Newton , 52 N.C. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Tripp v. Pate
green
2 sentences2001N.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. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Johnson v. Amethyst Corp.
green
2 sentences1999App. 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 . | 1 | 1999–1999 |
Azzolino v. Dingfelder
green
2 sentences1998Rather, 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. | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Jackson v. Bumgardner
green
2 sentences1998Id. at 174 , 347 S.E.2d at 744-45 . 1998Id. at 174 , 347 S.E.2d at 744-45 . | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Read v. United States
green
1 sentence1998Rather, 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. | 1 | 1998–1998 |
Flowers v. Coughlin
green
1 sentence1998Rather, 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. | 1 | 1998–1998 |
| Horvath v. Grid Realty Corp. green | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| Hodaba v. Lippert neutral | 1 | 1984–1984 |
| Mulvey v. City of Boston green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Gilbert v. . Ackerman green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Parmenter v. . State green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Cutsinger v. Cullinan green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| State ex rel. Boynton v. Board of Education green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Adams & Freese Co. v. Kenoyer green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Oberst v. Mays green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Malossi v. Mcelligott neutral | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Relyea v. Tomahawk Paper & Pulp Co. green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
| Shaw v. State green | 1 | 1980–1980 |
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.
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.