Gravely v. Perren

By Judge G. Carter Greer

In this medical malpractice action, the plaintiff seeks compensatory damages against Dr. Richard Perren, an emergency medicine physician, and his corporation. Although the complaint also names Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County (“hospital”) as a defendant, the plaintiff did not serve the hospital with process, so the hospital at present is not a party to the lawsuit. The complaint alleges, inter alia, that, on the morning of February 16, 2006, the plaintiff presented to the emergency room at the hospital with complaints of chest pain, back pain,…