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medical malpractice claim in Kentucky

12 Kentucky opinions name it 2 courts 1978–2026 7 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Kentucky 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 (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Baylis v. Lourdes Hospital, Inc.green
ky · 1991 · cited in 4 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2019–2024
2 sentences

2024See Baylis v. Lourdes Hosp., Inc., 805 S.W.2d 122, 124 (Ky. 1991) (citations omitted).

2024See Baylis v. Lourdes Hosp., Inc., 805 S.W.2d 122, 124 (Ky. 1991) (citations omitted).

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Tomlinson v. Siehlgreen
kyctapphigh · 1970 · cited in 2 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2023–2026
2 sentences

2026Thomlinson v. Siehl, 459 S.W.2d 166, 168 (Ky. 1970).

2023Holdings Ltd. v. Cotton & Allen, P.S.C., 237 S.W.3d 141, 148 (Ky. 2007). 19 459 S.W.2d 166 (Ky. 1970) (holding that the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice claim against a physician who negligently performed a sterilization surgery on a female patient did not begin to run until she discovered she was pregnant). 20 580 S.W.2d 497 (Ky. 1979) (holding that the Tomlinson discovery rule extended to tort actions for injuries resulting from latent disease caused by exposure to harmful substances). 21 Michels, 869 S.W.2d at 732 . 22 Id. 23 Id. 24 Id. at 730 (“If the suit was filed within

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Michels v. Sklavosgreen
ky · 1994 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Holdings Ltd. v. Cotton & Allen, P.S.C., 237 S.W.3d 141, 148 (Ky. 2007). 19 459 S.W.2d 166 (Ky. 1970) (holding that the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice claim against a physician who negligently performed a sterilization surgery on a female patient did not begin to run until she discovered she was pregnant). 20 580 S.W.2d 497 (Ky. 1979) (holding that the Tomlinson discovery rule extended to tort actions for injuries resulting from latent disease caused by exposure to harmful substances). 21 Michels, 869 S.W.2d at 732 . 22 Id. 23 Id. 24 Id. at 730 (“If the suit was filed within

2023Holdings Ltd. v. Cotton & Allen, P.S.C., 237 S.W.3d 141, 148 (Ky. 2007). 19 459 S.W.2d 166 (Ky. 1970) (holding that the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice claim against a physician who negligently performed a sterilization surgery on a female patient did not begin to run until she discovered she was pregnant). 20 580 S.W.2d 497 (Ky. 1979) (holding that the Tomlinson discovery rule extended to tort actions for injuries resulting from latent disease caused by exposure to harmful substances). 21 Michels, 869 S.W.2d at 732 . 22 Id. 23 Id. 24 Id. at 730 (“If the suit was filed within

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Queensway Financial Holdings Ltd. v. Cotton & Allen, P.S.C.green
ky · 2007 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023Holdings Ltd. v. Cotton & Allen, P.S.C., 237 S.W.3d 141, 148 (Ky. 2007). 19 459 S.W.2d 166 (Ky. 1970) (holding that the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice claim against a physician who negligently performed a sterilization surgery on a female patient did not begin to run until she discovered she was pregnant). 20 580 S.W.2d 497 (Ky. 1979) (holding that the Tomlinson discovery rule extended to tort actions for injuries resulting from latent disease caused by exposure to harmful substances). 21 Michels, 869 S.W.2d at 732 . 22 Id. 23 Id. 24 Id. at 730 (“If the suit was filed within

2023Holdings Ltd. v. Cotton & Allen, P.S.C., 237 S.W.3d 141, 148 (Ky. 2007). 19 459 S.W.2d 166 (Ky. 1970) (holding that the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice claim against a physician who negligently performed a sterilization surgery on a female patient did not begin to run until she discovered she was pregnant). 20 580 S.W.2d 497 (Ky. 1979) (holding that the Tomlinson discovery rule extended to tort actions for injuries resulting from latent disease caused by exposure to harmful substances). 21 Michels, 869 S.W.2d at 732 . 22 Id. 23 Id. 24 Id. at 730 (“If the suit was filed within

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Holton v. Pfingstred
kyctapphigh · 1975 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
1 sentence

2022And as held in Holton v. Pfingst, 534 S.W.2d 786, 788 (Ky. 1975), a medical malpractice claim based on lack of informed consent is a negligence claim. 18 Significantly, however, the legislature has effectively codified the elements of informed consent by enacting KRS 304.40-320.

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Jensen v. Archbishop Bergan Mercy Hospitalgreen
neb · 1990 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
1 sentence

2015Further, the defense of comparative or contributory negligence does not apply when “a patient’s conduct provides the occasion for medical attention, care or treatment which later is the subject of a medical malpractice claim or when the patient’s conduct contributes to an illness or condition for which the patient seeks the medical attention, care or treatment on which a subsequent medical malpractice claim is based.” Id. at 187.

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Martin v. Reedgreen
gactapp · 1991 · cited in 1 Kentucky opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
2 sentences

2015See also Martin v. Reed, 200 Ga.App. 775 , 409 S.E.2d 874, 877 (1991) (“patients who may have negligently injured themselves are nevertheless entitled to subsequent non-negligent medical treatment and to an undiminished recovery if such subsequent non-negligent treatment is not afforded.”).

2015See also Martin v. Reed, 200 Ga.App. 775 , 409 S.E.2d 874, 877 (1991) (“patients who may have negligently injured themselves are nevertheless entitled to subsequent non-negligent medical treatment and to an undiminished recovery if such subsequent non-negligent treatment is not afforded.”).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
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Also cited on this issue (8)

CaseCitedYears
John Adams M.D. v. Mark Sietsema green
ky · 2017
1 sentence

2024As we have said, not every medical malpractice case requires expert testimony, Sietsema, 533 S.W.3d at 177 ; but that does not mean that every ordinary negligence case amounts to res ipsa loquitur.

12024–2024
Perkins v. Hausladen green
ky · 1992
1 sentence

2024This is true whether Arnsperger has brought a medical malpractice claim or an ordinary negligence claim, since Kentucky law allows medical experts to testify to establish “sufficient foundation for res ipsa loquitur on more complex matters.” Hausladen, 828 S.W.2d at 655 .

12024–2024
Louisville Trust Co. v. Johns-Manville Products Corp. green
ky · 1979
1 sentence

2023Holdings Ltd. v. Cotton & Allen, P.S.C., 237 S.W.3d 141, 148 (Ky. 2007). 19 459 S.W.2d 166 (Ky. 1970) (holding that the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice claim against a physician who negligently performed a sterilization surgery on a female patient did not begin to run until she discovered she was pregnant). 20 580 S.W.2d 497 (Ky. 1979) (holding that the Tomlinson discovery rule extended to tort actions for injuries resulting from latent disease caused by exposure to harmful substances). 21 Michels, 869 S.W.2d at 732 . 22 Id. 23 Id. 24 Id. at 730 (“If the suit was filed within

12023–2023
Charash v. Johnson green
kyctapp · 2000
1 sentence

2015In Charash v. Johnson, 43 S.W.3d 274 (Ky.App.2000), a decedent’s widow brought a medical malpractice claim against several physicians, a nurse, and the UKMC.

12015–2015
Dorn v. McTigue green
dcd · 2000
2 sentences

2007In analyzing Dorn’s claim, the District Court stated that, in order for the CPPA to apply in the context of a medical malpractice claim, a plaintiff must “demonstrate a nexus between the claims at issue and the entrepreneurial aspect of the medical practice.” Dorn, 121 F.Supp.2d at 19 .

2007The court noted that “[t]he entrepreneurial-nexus requirement is designed to prevent parties from bringing standard medical-malpractice claims under the CPPA.” Id.

12007–2007
Wright v. State green
la · 1994
2 sentences

2001Wright v. State, 639 So.2d 258 (La.1994), held that a medical malpractice claim for improper hernia repair necessitated by work injury was not barred by workers’ compensation.

2001Wright v. State, 639 So.2d 258 (La.1994), held that a medical malpractice claim for improper hernia repair necessitated by work injury was not barred by workers' compensation.

12001–2001
Tatum v. Medical University of South Carolina green
scctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2001Tatum v. Medical University of South Carolina, 335 S.C. 499 , 517 S.E.2d 706 (1999), noted the distinction that the employee was not working in the capacity for which she was employed when she was injured by the alleged malpractice.

2001Tatum v. Medical University of South Carolina, 335 S.C. 499 , 517 S.E.2d 706 (1999), noted the distinction that the employee was not working in the capacity for which she was employed when she was injured by the alleged malpractice.

12001–2001
Hackworth v. Hart green
kyctapphigh · 1971
1 sentence

1978The trial court further relied upon the rule of law established in the case of Hackworth v. Hart, Ky., 474 S.W.2d 377 (1971). 1 Runner testified he was not hired to represent the estate of Lula Roach on a medical malpractice claim; made an investigation of the facts surrounding the auto accident; filed suit on same in Federal Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky at Lexington against the driver of the other auto in the accident, and never suspected the possibility of a medical malpractice claim.

11978–1978

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)

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