LeBlanc v. Research Belton Hospital

THOMAS H. NEWTON, Chief Judge.

Ms. Dorothea LeBlanc appeals the dismissal of a corporate negligence claim against Midwest Division — RMC, LLC d/b/a Research Belton Hospital (Research Belton). In the petition for damages, Ms. LeBlanc alleged that Research Belton was negligent in performing several duties, including assuring that the doctors had the credentials to perform a specific surgery. Research Belton sought to dismiss that specific claim, alleging it was not a recognized claim in Missouri. The trial court granted the motion to dismiss. We reverse and remand.

Factual and Procedural…