Vazquez v. CHS Professional Practice, P.C.

OPINION BY

BOWES, J.:

Gloria Vazquez appeals the June 9, 2011 order granting CHS Professional Practice, P.C., t/a Coordinated Health’s (“CHS”) motion for summary judgment in this medical negligence action. Ms. Vazquez was proceeding on the theory that the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur obviated any need for expert medical testimony. The trial court held that the specific factual circumstances of Ms. Vazquez’s injury were beyond the comprehension of the average layperson, that the injury could occur in the absence of negligence, and that she had not eliminated other possible causes, thus…