Nelson v. Elba General Hospital & Nursing Home, Inc.

YATES, Judge.

The plaintiff Gerald H. Nelson appeals from a summary judgment in favor of the defendant Elba General Hospital and Nursing Home, Inc. (“Elba General”). On January 23, 1998, Gerald H. Nelson, as executor of the estate of his father, Orice Nelson, deceased, sued Elba General, alleging negligence and wantonness, after his father had died while under Elba General’s care.

Nelson alleged that Elba General had failed to provide medical services, care, and treatment as required of a nursing-home facility; had failed to follow rules and regulations governing the operation and conduct of…