Brinson v. Whittico

GRIMM, Judge.

In her petition, plaintiff Norma Brinson alleges that her physician, James M. Whit-tico, refused to provide her or her attorney with a copy of her medical records. The trial court sustained defendant’s motion for summary judgment which was based on lack of ripeness. Plaintiff appeals; we reverse and remand.

I. The Pleadings and Order

Plaintiff, in her petition, alleges that (1) defendant treated her and maintained records; (2) despite numerous requests for her records, the delivery of a medical authorization on several occasions, and a check for costs, defendant maliciously and…