McCain v. Batson

This is an appeal of summary judgment granted in favor of defendant John Batson, M.D. Plaintiff/appellant Karen McCain (McCain) brought this action in the District Court of the Eighth Judicial District, Gallatin County, Montana, the Honorable Joseph B. Gary presiding. McCain sought to recover damages for the negligent treatment of her injuries by the defendant/respondent, John Batson, M.D. (Dr. Batson). Dr. Batson sought summary judgment by invoking immunity of the Montana Good Samaritan Statute Section 27-1-714, MCA. On February 4, 1988 the District Court granted Dr. Bat-son’s motion for…