Downing v. Gully

OPINION

DAUPHINOT, Justice.

Dwain and Vanessa Downing appeal a summary judgment entered against them on their claims of negligence and misrepresentation against their veterinarian, Dr. Roy Gully, d/b/a Cooper Place Animal Clinic. Because we find that the clinic’s affidavits are legally sufficient and also that Dr. Gully is immune from liability on the misrepresentation claim, we affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

In July of 1992, the Downings brought their dog “Rusty” to Dr. Gully’s veterinary clinic for a neutering operation. Rusty, a championship breed Shih Tzu, needed the operation…