Anderson v. Attar

The plaintiff brought suit against the defendant dentist, claiming damages for dental injuries caused by the defendant’s negligence. A medical malpractice tribunal determined that the plaintiff produced sufficient evidence to raise a legitimate question of liability, despite the lack of expert evidence. The defendant appeals.

Factual and legal background. In April, 2003, the defendant installed a temporary bridge in the plaintiff’s mouth. The temporary bridge came loose, and the defendant’s dental assistant reattached it, apparently using stronger cement. When the defendant removed the…