Gilbertson v. Purdham

By Judge Charles N. Dorsey

For the reasons stated, Defendants’ demurrer to Plaintiffs’ claim for negligent supervision is sustained.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

In April 2005, Plaintiff Zachary M. Gilbertson was not feeling well, so he sought medical treatment from a physician employed by Defendants Carilion Healthcare Corporation, t/a Carilion Pediatric Medicine-Pediatric Associates of the Roanoke Valley, and Carilion Healthcare Corporation (collectively, “Carilion”). Upon that physician’s order, Defendant Jordan M. Purdham, a nurse employed by Carilion, administered an injection of…