Debra J. Eaton v. Stephen G. Portera, M.D.

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT JACKSON October 23, 2008 Session DEBRA J. EATON v. STEPHEN G. PORTERA, M.D. Direct Appeal from the Circuit Court for Shelby County No. CT-002787-06 Rita L. Stotts, Judge No. W2007-02720-COA-R3-CV - Filed November 21, 2008 This is a medical malpractice case. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Appellee doctor on grounds of insufficient service of process, and failure of Appellant patient to come forward with the required expert proof to refute the motion for summary judgment. Finding no error, we affirm. Tenn. R. App. P. 3; Appeal as of…