Neal v. Davis Nursing Ass'n

11 This appeal follows an order granting summary judgment to Davis Life Care Center, a long-term-care provider, based upon the doctrine of charitable immunity. The sole issue on appeal is whether the trial court properly concluded that Davis was immune from suit. After a de novo review, we conclude that the trial court erred in determining on summary judgment that the charitable-immunity doctrine precluded Davis from suit. We reverse and remand this case for further proceedings.

Johnny Newborn resided at Davis Life Care Center (Davis) from May 18, 2011, until his death on December 6, 2011.…