Pritchett v. ICN Medical Alliance, Inc.

Teresa Pritchett appeals from a summary judgment in favor of ICN Medical Alliance, Inc. We affirm the judgment in part, reverse it in part, and remand.

I. Facts and Procedural History

On January 5, 2001, Dr. Thomas Rumley leased from ICN an "Nlite" laser device, which is a "Class IV" laser used in cosmetic surgery and designed to reduce the appearance of wrinkles on a patient's skin. Dr. Rumley had never used an Nlite laser before he leased the laser from ICN. ICN sent one of its employees, Jeff Tisue, to provide technical advice to Dr. Rumley while he used the laser initially. ICN sent with…