Shirley v. Hospital Authority of Valdosta/Lowndes County

Johnson, Presiding Judge.

Kenneth Shirley and his wife, Mary Shirley, appeal the trial court’s order granting the hospital’s motions to dismiss théir complaint and amended complaint based on the Shirleys’ failure to file an expert affidavit with their original complaint. We find no error and affirm the trial court’s order.

The record shows that on August 5, 1999, Kenneth Shirley was admitted to the Hospital Authority of Valdosta/Lowndes County d/b/a South Georgia Medical Center for surgery on his left leg. On July 6, 2001, Shirley and his wife sued the hospital, alleging that the hospital,…