Black v. Comer

SMITH, Justice.

Clifford P. Black, M.D., appeals from a judgment entered against him in an action filed by Holley Lynn Comer. We affirm.

Facts and Procedural History

This case has previously been before this Court. See Black v. Comer, 920 So.2d 1083 (Ala.2005) (“Black I ”). The following factual background from Black I is relevant to this appeal:

“In early 1995 Comer, who was then 40 years old, sought treatment from his primary-care physician for night sweats, weight loss, and ‘late day’ fevers. Additionally, he had recently experienced an axillary (armpit) vein thrombosis. Comer’s clinical…