Beverly Enterprises-Virginia, Inc. v. Nichols

The primary issue we consider in this medical malpractice action is whether the plaintiff is required to present expert testimony to prove the defendant’s negligence.

Steven C. Nichols, administrator of the estate of Blanche Aliene Nichols, filed this wrongful death action against Beverly Enterprises-Virginia, Inc., t/a Lynn Shores Manor. Beverly Enterprises-Virginia operates a nursing home under the trade name Lynn Shores Manor in Virginia Beach. Blanche Nichols was a patient there until her death. Steven Nichols alleged in his amended motion for judgment that Blanche Nichols choked and died…