The doctrine of charitable immunity was repealed as a result of the Darling v. Charleston Community Memorial Hospital decision by the Illinois Supreme Court.

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The statement is true. The Darling v. Charleston Community Memorial Hospital decision by the Illinois Supreme Court in 1957 led to the repeal of the doctrine of charitable immunity. The court held that charitable hospitals can be held liable for negligence just like any other hospital or healthcare provider.

The Doctrine of Charitable Immunity Was Repealed as a Result