Serigne v. Ivker

JiPLOTKIN, Judge.

This appeal considers the extent of evidence establishing causation and breach of a physician’s standard of care sufficient to defeat a motion for summary judgment in a medical malpractice action arising from the prescription of phenobarbital during pregnancy.

Kristal Serigne, the minor child of Kimmie and Lisa Serigne, is diagnosed with cerebral palsy, congenital microcephaly, failure to thrive, developmental delay, and seizure disorder. Plaintiffs Kimmie and Lisa Serigne individually and on behalf of Kristal sought damages from Lisa’s obstetrician Dr. Frances B. Ivker, who…