Frady v. Hedgcock

RATLIFEF, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Jim Frady appeals an adverse summary judgment in favor of Dr. Hedgecock. We reverse.

FACTS

The facts most favorable to the judgment indicate that Beverly J. Frady was the patient of Dr. Hedgecock for several years up until her death. She consulted and received treatment from him on a regular basis from 1976 until June of 1980. Her death apparently was caused by renal failure.

In February of 1980, Dr. Hedgcock hospitalized Beverly for an upper respiratory infection accompanied by nausea, vomiting and anemia. A blood test revealed abnormal readings in inorganic…