LeBlanc v. Acevedo

Daniel LeBlanc appeals the final judgment and underlying order granting Yuliya Acevedo, M.D. and Access Healthcare's motion for summary judgment. LeBlanc argues that the trial court erred in holding that he could not bring a claim for breach of fiduciary duty and that he failed to demonstrate a causal link between Acevedo's negligence and his injury. We agree and reverse on both counts.

LeBlanc worked as a correctional officer for the Department of Corrections (DOC) from 1994 until his employment was terminated in 2011. In 2010, while still employed, LeBlanc sought treatment from Acevedo for…