Michelle had major abdominal surgery.Months after the surgery,she still did not feel well.When she was operated on again,the surgeon discovered two sponges that were not removed at the conclusion of the first operation.Michelle should be able to collect damages without having to prove negligence under the doctrine of

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The doctrine of res ipsa loquitor allows a plaintiff to establish a prima facie case of negligence without having to prove specific acts or omissions of negligence. In this case, the fact that two sponges were left in Michelle's abdomen after surgery indicates negligence and allows for damages to be collected.

Michelle Had Major Abdominal Surgery