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Heather DeVooght v. Dr. Calvin Hobbs

Date: 05-23-2003

Case Number: Unknown

Judge: Unknown

Court: Superior Court, Richmond County, Georgia

Plaintiff's Attorney: Unknown

Defendant's Attorney: Unknown

Description:

Plaintiff requested and signed consent forms authorizing defendant to tubal ligation after delivering her twins by Caesarean section Sept. 1, 2000. Less than three months after giving birth to the twins, she learned that she was once again pregnant.

Dr. Hobbs claimed that, while he and his patient had discussed the tubal ligation, he did not believe that a decision had been made on the matter and did not perform the procedure.

DeVoogth was secheduled for a Caesarean section delivery of the babies but went into pre-mature labor and the surgery occurred on an emergent basis. Dr. Hobbs claimed that he did not know about his patient signing the consent forms and, therefore, did not perform the procedure.

Outcome:

Defendant's verdict.

Plaintiff's Experts:

Unavailable

Defendant's Experts:

Unavailable

Comments:

Reported by Kent Morlan

About This Case

What was the outcome of Heather DeVooght v. Dr. Calvin Hobbs?

The outcome was: Defendant's verdict.

Which court heard Heather DeVooght v. Dr. Calvin Hobbs?

This case was heard in Superior Court, Richmond County, Georgia, GA. The presiding judge was Unknown.

Who were the attorneys in Heather DeVooght v. Dr. Calvin Hobbs?

Plaintiff's attorney: Unknown. Defendant's attorney: Unknown.

When was Heather DeVooght v. Dr. Calvin Hobbs decided?

This case was decided on May 23, 2003.