Caldwell v. Overton

CHADICK, Chief Justice.

This is a negligent misrepresentation case. Mrs. Patsy Caldwell sued Dr. M. C. Overton, III for damages. She alleged that he prepared a report after a partial physical examination of her but before all examination procedures were completed. The report stated in part, “I do not believe she has a real injury or residual at this time . .” Copies of the report were furnished to her treating physician, the Industrial Accident Board where she had a workmen’s compensation claim pending, her employer’s insurance carrier and her legal counsel.

Mrs. Caldwell’s pleadings also…