Kelli Sprunger v. John A. Egli, M.D.

ROBB, Judge.

Case Summary and Issue

[1] In December 2008, thirteen-month-old Alissa Guernsey was placed in foster care with relative caregivers. She died just over three months later from injuries consistent with child abuse. During Guernsey’s placement in foster care, John Egli, M.D. (“Dr. Egli”), was Guernsey’s primary physician.

[2] Kelli Sprunger, Guernsey’s biological mother, subsequently filed a medical malpractice action against Dr. Egli alleging failure to diagnose and report child abuse. Concluding that Indiana does not recognize a private right of action for failure to report child…