Pierce v. Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital Association

43 Wn.2d 162, 260 P.2d 765 (1953)

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Nature Of The Case

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Facts

P alleged negligence consisted of the act of D's nurse in injecting a foreign substance into P's left arm, causing pain and permanent injury. P did not allege that D failed to exercise due care in the selection or retention of the nurse, or that it was guilty of what has been termed 'administrative negligence,' such as the failure to furnish proper equipment. The trial court sustained a demurrer to the complaint. P appealed.

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