Court Reviews a Summary Judgment Motion in a Medical Malpractice Case Related to Treatment and Fraudulent Billing of a Patient

DEBORAH LYNN DAVIS v. JACK E. SCARIANO, JR., M.D. ET AL. (Tenn. Ct. App. June 28, 2011)

The plaintiff, Deborah Lynn Davis, appeals from a grant of summary judgment to the defendants, Dr. Jack E. Scariano, Jr., and his group, West Knoxville Neurological Associates. Except when the context requires otherwise, we will refer to the defendants collectively as "Dr. Scariano."

Davis sued Dr. Scariano alleging medical malpractice and fraud related to the doctor's treatment of her and to the billing of her account. Dr. Scariano moved for summary judgment. After granting Davis several continuances, the trial court heard the motion and granted it based on Dr. Scariano's filings and the plaintiff's failure to present evidence establishing a disputed issue of material fact. Davis appeals. We affirm.

Opinion available here:
http://www.tba2.org/tba_files/TCA/2011/davisd_062811.pdf