Grant v. Douglas Women's Clinic, P.C.

Ruffin, Presiding Judge.

Mayme and Carlton Grant sued Dr. Phillip Potter, M.D., FACOG, P.C. (“Potter”), and Douglas Women’s Clinic, P.C., alleging that the defendants’ negligence caused the death of their newborn child. Potter moved for summary judgment, asserting that he was not liable because there was no physician/patient relationship. The trial court granted Potter’s motion, and the Grants appeal.

To prevail on a motion for summary judgment, “[t]he moving party must demonstrate that there is no genuine issue of material fact and that the undisputed facts, viewed in the light most favorable…