Mercer v. Vanderbilt University, Inc.

134 S.W.3d 121 (2004)

Sally Qualls MERCER, et al.

v.

VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY, INC., et al.

Supreme Court of Tennessee, at Nashville.

October 3, 2003 Session.[1]

May 3, 2004.

Clinton L. Kelly and F. Dulin Kelly, Hendersonville, Tennessee, for the appellant-plaintiff, Sally Qualls Mercer.

G. Brian Jackson, Robert J. Walker, and Steven E. Anderson, Nashville, Tennessee, for the appellee-defendant, Vanderbilt University, Inc.

Robyn E. Smith and William B. Hubbard, Nashville, Tennessee, for the amicus curiae, Tennessee Hospital Association.

October 3, 2003 Session, Heard at Murfreesboro.[1]

OPINION

BIRCH, JR.,…