ST. MARY'S HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, INC. v. ROACH Et Al.

Reese, Judge.

The Appellant, St. Mary's Health Care System, Inc. d/b/a St. Mary's Hospital, appeals from the trial court's order denying its motion for summary judgment in a negligence suit brought by Fredrick and Jacqueline Roach ("the Appellees") for the death of their son, Bryan Roach, following a visit to and discharge from the Appellant's emergency department in Athens, Georgia. The Appellant primarily contends that the Appellees' claim sounds in professional negligence which necessitates the filing of an expert affidavit. For the reasons set forth, infra, we reverse.

Viewed in favor of…