Hash V. Children's Orthopedic Hospital And Medical Center

In September 1982, Joanne Hash was referred to Children's Orthopedic Hospital and Medical Center (COH) for intensive physical therapy and surgical release of flexion contractures of the hip and knees caused by the condition polyarticular juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. She suffered a fracture of the left femur during a physical therapy session on October 5, 1982, then sued COH through her guardian ad litem, Toni Hash.