Paulin v. Okehi

Thompson, Justice.

In this medical malpractice action brought by Mr. and Mrs. Paulin, the Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s grant of summary judgment to defendants, Dr. Okehi and his professional corporation, on the ground that the affidavit of plaintiffs’ expert in opposition to summary judgment, based solely on recitals in uncertified medical records, was insufficient to create a factual issue for trial. Paulin v. Okehi, 211 Ga. App. 752 (440 SE2d 486) (1994). We granted the writ of certiorari and reverse the judgment of the Court of Appeals.

The complaint alleged negligence in…