Messex v. Lynch

Sognier, Judge.

Joyce Messex brought this medical malpractice suit against Lawrence J. Lynch, M.D., alleging negligence in the performance of a cervical node biopsy. Lynch moved for summary judgment supporting the motion with his own affidavit. Messex responded with an affidavit by Hugh S. Geiger, Jr., M.D. The trial court found in favor of Lynch and Messex appeals.

Appellant contends the trial court erred by granting appellee’s motion for summary judgment in that genuine issues of material fact exist for jury determination. “ Tn a medical malpractice action, in which the defendant is held to…