Johnson v. Layton, 1091520 (Ala. 5-13-2011)

MURDOCK, Justice.

Annette F. Johnson appeals from the Limestone Circuit Court’s summary judgment in favor of Troy A. Layton, M.D. (“Dr. Layton”), and SportsMed Orthopaedic Specialists, P.C., d/b/a SportsMed Or-thopaedic Surgery & Spine Center (“SportsMed”), in her medical-malpractice action. We affirm the judgment of the trial court.

I. Facts and Procedural History

On June 25, 2004, Johnson visited Dr. Layton, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, at SportsMed, a medical group of which he was a member, for treatment of injuries Johnson had sustained to her left elbow, left arm, left wrist, and…