Trull v. Long

The sole issue presented in this medical malpractice case is whether the trial court erred in refusing to allow the plaintiff's expert witness to testify on redirect examination concerning an alleged "conspiracy of silence" among physicians. We affirm.

Ricky Trull, as administrator of his deceased wife's estate, sued Dr. Robert T.L. Long, Dr. Long's professional association, various other physicians, the Lauderdale County Hospital board, and the City of Florence, alleging medical malpractice. Trull alleged that Dr. Long had negligently treated his wife for Guillain-Barré disease and had…