Karl Hodges v. The University of Mississippi Medical Center

CARLTON, J.,

FOR THE COURT:

¶ 1. Karl Hodges, individually and on behalf of other wrongful-death beneficiaries of Isaac Hodges, deceased, and as administrator of the estate of Isaac Hodges, filed suit against the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) asserting a claim of medical negligence stemming from the death of Karl’s son, Isaac. At a bench trial, Karl tendered Dr. Lawrence Brickman as an expert witness in the field of general vascular and trauma surgery. After hearing testimony from Dr. Brick-man, the trial judge made a ruling from the bench finding Dr. Brickman’s testimony…