Edwards v. Nelson

Jim Gunter, Justice.

This appeal arises from an order of the Sebastian County Circuit Court granting summary judgment in favor of Appellees Richard Nelson, M.D.; Radiologists, P.A.; Thomas Kelly, M.D.; Cooper Clinic, P.A. (“Cooper”); and St. Edward Mercy Medical Center (“Mercy”). We reverse and remand.

Kenneth Edwards, Sr. died after a lengthy hospitalization at Mercy on April 4, 2003. On November 10, 2003, Kenneth Edwards, Jr. (“Edwards”) was appointed as the administrator ofhis father’s estate in Sebastian County Circuit Court, Probate Division, case number PR-2003-101-G. In his capacity as…