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Christina Furey, an operating room technician, alleged Dr. Adkins stapled her arm with an unsterile surgical staple gun during a cesarean delivery. Furey sued Adkins for intentional and negligent conduct. UTHSC, initially sued, was granted summary judgment based on sovereign immunity. Adkins moved for summary judgment on official immunity grounds, claiming he was a UTHSC employee and his actions were within the course and scope of employment. The trial court denied Adkins' motion. This appeal reviewed three questions: whether Adkins was a UTHSC employee, if his actions were within the scope of duties, and if the tort claims act applies to intentional torts. The court found genuine issues of material fact regarding Adkins' employment status and whether his actions were within the scope of employment, concluding these issues were for a jury to decide. Therefore, the appellate court affirmed the trial court's denial of summary judgment for Dr. Adkins.
Adkins v. Furey is a workers' compensation case decided in Court of Appeals of Texas. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Court of Appeals of Texas.
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Christina Furey, an operating room technician, alleged Dr. Adkins stapled her arm with an unsterile surgical staple gun during a cesarean delivery. Furey sued Adkins for intentional and negligent conduct. UTHSC, initially sued, was granted summary judgment based on sovereign immunity. Adkins moved for summary judgment on official immunity grounds, claiming he was a UTHSC employee and his actions were within the course and scope of employment. The trial court denied Adkins' motion. This appeal reviewed three questions: whether Adkins was a UTHSC employee, if his actions were within the scope of duties, and if the tort claims act applies to intentional torts. The court found genuine issues of material fact regarding Adkins' employment status and whether his actions were within the scope of employment, concluding these issues were for a jury to decide. Therefore, the appellate court affirmed the trial court's denial of summary judgment for Dr. Adkins.
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