Hodo v. General Hospitals of Humana, Inc.

Blackburn, Judge.

The appellant, Inez Hodo, commenced this action against General Hospitals of Humana, Inc. (Humana), to recover for injuries she sustained while undergoing physical therapy at Humana. In answering the complaint, Humana asserted Hodo’s failure to attach an expert’s affidavit as required under OCGA § 9-11-9.1 in professional malpractice actions. After discovery was completed, Humana moved for summary judgment, which was granted by the trial court, and this appeal followed.

The record shows that Hodo, who was a double amputee of her legs due to complications of diabetes, went to…