Wozny v. Godsil

Plaintiff/appellant Mary Ann Wozny appeals from an order granting summary judgment in favor of R.D. Godsil, M.D.; the East Alabama Health Care Authority d/b/a The East Alabama Medical Center; Orthopaedic Clinic of East Alabama, P.C.; and Marvin Powell, M.D. We affirm in part, reverse in part, and remand.

On November 21, 1981, Wozny injured her left ankle while playing racquetball. Unable to walk, she was taken to the East Alabama Medical Center (Medical Center) where she was examined by Dr. Marvin Powell. After X-rays were taken, Powell diagnosed Wozny's injury as a sprained ankle, although…