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· 3/11/1980

Deutsch v. Shein

Citations

  • 597 S.W.2d 141
  • 1980 Ky. LEXIS 203

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • holding that exposure to X rays was “physical contact” supporting recovery for emotional suffering where immediate physical harm to fetus was suspected
  • holding that exposure to X rays was \physical contact\ supporting recovery for emotional suffering where immediate physical harm to fetus was suspected
  • holding that x-ray exposure was a \physical contact\ supporting recovery for emotional suffering where immediate harm to fetus was suspected
  • noting that the crash test standard for new cars was 30 miles per hour
  • noting that the crash test standard for new cars was 30 miles per hour
  • noting that the “amount of physical contact or injury that must be shown is minimal ... [and that] contact however slight, trifling or trivial will support a cause of action,” the court found that being “bombarded by x-rays” was “physical contact.”

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Judges: Lukowsky

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