Estate of Earley Ex Rel. Earley v. Haywood County Department of Social Services

WYNN, Judge.

“Summary judgment is appropriate whenever the movant establishes a complete defense to the [plaintiffs] claim.” 1 Here, Defendant presented evidence showing that the doctrine of governmental immunity provided a complete defense against Plaintiffs claim. As such, we reverse the order of the trial court and remand for the entry of summary judgment in Defendant’s favor.

On 4 November 2006, Adrianna Earley died as a result of ingesting prescription pills belonging to her mother, Heather Lacey. On 28 December 2007, Plaintiff, Adrianna’s father and the administrator of her estate, filed…