McWilliams v. Dettore

In this medical negligence case, Carol and Robert McWilliams appeal the circuit court’s orders finding their expert, Dr. Hector Gomez, a hematologist/oncologist, not qualified to give standard of care testimony against Dr. Christopher D. Joyce, a surgeon. The plaintiffs also contend the circuit court abused its discretion in denying their motion to voluntarily dismiss their case against both Dr. Joyce and the primary care physician, Dr. Donald Dettore, after the circuit court granted Dr. Joyce’s motion in limine, when the jury had already been selected and sworn. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

The suit…