Tuck v. HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY OF HUNTSVILLE

Charles Tuck, as personal representative of the estate of Virginia Aleene Tuck, appeals from a judgment as a matter of law for Health Care Authority of the City of Huntsville d/b/a Huntsville Hospital("the Hospital"). We affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

On December 16, 1999, Virginia Tuck was admitted to the Hospital for treatment of respiratory problems and "confusion." Nurses Connie Cowan and Paul Mizelle cared for Virginia Tuck during her stay. Mizelle testified that he was the admitting nurse for Virginia Tuck on December 16. Mizelle determined that Virginia Tuck was at risk for a fall,…