Ross v. Vanderbilt University Medical Center

OPINION

WILLIAM B. CAIN, Judge.

The issues in this case are based upon the trial court’s charge to the jury involv- mg the sudden emergency doctrine. On appeal, we find no error in the jury instructions. Accordingly, we affirm the decision of the trial court in all respects.

I. Facts

This case began with a minor injury which brought Plaintiff, Kimberly Ross, to the emergency room at Defendant, Vanderbilt University Medical Center. In June of 1994, Plaintiff visited Defendant’s emergency room after having cut her finger with a knife. After determining that Plaintiffs wound required suturing, Dr.…