Christy Leann Smith v. Leona M. Pratt, Executrix of The Estate of Stephen M. Pratt, M.D., Deceased, and HCA Health Services of Tennessee, Inc. d/b/a Centennial Medical Center

Case Number
M2008-01540-COA-R9-CV

Patient sued her surgeon for malpractice and the hospital for allowing the surgeon to practice in its facilities. The trial court ruled that the hospital was not eligible for the qualified immunity provided in Tenn. Code Ann. § 63-6-219(d)(1). We reverse.

Authoring Judge
Judge Andy D. Bennett
Originating Judge
Judge Barbara Haynes
Case Name
Christy Leann Smith v. Leona M. Pratt, Executrix of The Estate of Stephen M. Pratt, M.D., Deceased, and HCA Health Services of Tennessee, Inc. d/b/a Centennial Medical Center
Date Filed
Dissent or Concur
No
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