Rudolph v. Lindsay

The issue in this medical malpractice case is whether the defendant's summary judgment was proper on the basis that the plaintiff had not presented evidence of the standard of care. We reverse and remand.

Daniel E. Rudolph was admitted to Huntsville Hospital after stabbing himself in the chest. He was evaluated by a psychiatrist, Dr. Trevor R. Lindsay, M.D., who discharged him several days later with instructions for outpatient treatment. Four days later, Rudolph committed suicide by shooting himself.

Daniel Rudolph's wife, Susan A. Rudolph, as the administratrix of Daniel Rudolph's estate,…