Sarradett v. University of South Alabama Medical Center

Defendant appeals from the trial court's entry of summary judgment holding that her counterclaim was barred by the doctrine of sovereign immunity. We affirm.

Plaintiff, University of South Alabama Medical Center, filed the present suit, seeking to recover $103,692.33 for services rendered to the late Julius E. Pierce. Defendant, Virginia Sarradett, as administratrix of the decedent's estate, counterclaimed for wrongful death. The trial court granted plaintiff's motion for summary judgment on the counterclaim on the ground that plaintiff is constitutionally immune from suit. The order was made…