Daniels v. Durham County Hospital Corp.

I concur in the decision to affirm the trial court’s judgment. I write separately to further address the issues presented.

I. Background

In addition to those facts set out in majority’s opinion, it is important to note: (1) Daniels accompanied his wife to the Hospital and remained present with her at all times; (2) at the time of delivery in September 1995, Nurse Sharpe, was licensed as a registered nurse for more than twenty years and had worked with Dr. Dingfelder for eighteen to nineteen years; (3) around 7:30 a.m. on 2 September 1995, Nurse Sharpe was also assigned as nurse to Mrs. Daniels;…