Price v. City of Bossier

JiHIGHTOWER, Judge.

Arguing that their suit against a doctor and hospital for the alleged negligent misinterpretation of drug test results does not fall under the Medical Malpractice Act, Marla and Robert Price appeal a judgment sustaining an exception of prematurity. Rejecting plaintiffs’ contentions, we affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

Marla Price (“Price”), after a work accident and at the suggestion of her employer, Horseshoe Casino, submitted herself for the evaluation of an arm injury at Bossier Medical Center. Finding no fractures, the examining physician prescribed pain medication…