Downing v. Mark D. Larson, M.D., P.A.

OPINION

STEVE McKEITHEN, Chief Justice.

Mary Martha Downing sued Mark D. Larson, M.D., P.A., and Mark D. Larson, M.D., (collectively, “Larson”) for medical malpractice in the performance of an open reduction/ internal fixation of a left orbital blow-out fracture. Downing alleged Dr. Larson was negligent in performing two surgeries to correct the entrapment of the inferior rectus muscle in her left eye. We hold the trial court erred in striking the plaintiffs expert evidence, and reverse the summary judgment.

A “no evidence” motion for summary judgment challenged the qualification of the…