Barbara Johnson v. Edward Pratt, M.D.

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT JACKSON May 18, 2005 Session BARBARA JOHNSON, ET AL. v. EDWARD PRATT, M.D. A Direct Appeal from the Circuit Court for Shelby County No. CT-001026-02 The Honorable James F. Russell, Judge No. W2003-02110-COA-R3-CV - Filed June 9, 2005 Plaintiff/Patient filed a complaint against Defendant/Doctor alleging medical malpractice for failure to obtain her informed consent before operating. The trial court granted summary judgment to Defendant/Doctor on the basis that Plaintiff/Patient had failed to meet the burden of proof required by T.C.A. §29-26-115 and…