reversing dismissal of claims brought by the estate of patient's brother against prescribing physician, pharmacy, and drug manufacturer, holding that his claims for the fatal injury he suffered as a result of ingesting his brother's medication were not foreclosed by the absence of physician-patient relationship between himself and the defendants
Summary of this case from Maltais v. PeaceHealthNovember 17, 1987.
reversing dismissal of claims brought by the estate of patient's brother against prescribing physician, pharmacy, and drug manufacturer, holding that his claims for the fatal injury he suffered as a result of ingesting his brother's medication were not foreclosed by the absence of physician-patient relationship between himself and the defendants
Summary of this case from Maltais v. PeaceHealthFull title:PETITIONS FOR REVIEW
Court:Oregon Supreme Court
Date published: Nov 17, 1987
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