Kummer v. Cruz

SIMON, Presiding Judge.

This appeal arises out of a medical malpractice action instituted by plaintiffs, Carol L. Kummer, and her husband, Robert Kummer, against defendants, Dr. Eligió C. Cruz and Associated Obstetrics and Gynecology, Inc. The gravamen of plaintiffs’ first amended petition averred that Carol Kummer sustained injuries and damages as a result of a midline episiotomy performed during childbirth by defendant, Dr. Eligió C. Cruz, during which Dr. Cruz negligently cut the anal sphincter muscles of Carol Kummer and, thereafter, negligently failed to recognize the damage done by the…