Shadwell v. Craigie

Teresa Shadwell appeals the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of James Craigie, M.D., and Loris Surgical Associates (collectively “Respondents”) in this medical malpractice action. We affirm in part, reverse in part and remand.

FACTS

In January 1996, Shadwell was referred to Dr. Craigie by her treating physician, Dr. Robert A. Ziff, because she was experiencing lower abdominal pain. Dr. Craigie ordered laboratory tests for Shadwell at Loris Hospital Laboratory prior to performing a colonoscopy. The lab results were reported to Dr. Craigie on January 25, 1996. The results showed…