Chafin v. Wesley Homes, Inc.
Court of Appeals of Georgia
1Opinion of the Court
Benham, Judge.
Appellant, acting as his mother’s guardian, filed suit against appellee, claiming it was negligent in providing care and treatment for his mother, a victim of Alzheimer’s disease. The suit also alleged appellee committed battery and breach of contract against the patient. Appellee denied the allegations and, after discovery, filed a motion for summary judgment on the negligence count. After reviewing the record and holding a hearing, the trial court granted appellee’s motion. Appellant here challenges the judgmént, which we affirm.
1. Appellant claims that the trial court erred…
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