Personal Injury & Torts
Jan. 5, 2002
A Delicate Balance
Even though cigarette butts were found on the ledge outside the window, the defense attorney argued that the hospital staff didn't know the window was open, so the institution couldn't have foreseen the incident.
Even though cigarette butts were found on the ledge outside the window, the defense attorney argued that the hospital staff didn't know the window was open, so the institution couldn't have foreseen the incident.
FACTS
On Dec. 9, 1999, Sharp Memorial Hospital in San Diego admitted Bruno DeRidder, 68. He appeared confused and,...
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