HOSPITAL AUTHORITY OF VALDOSTA/LOWNDES COUNTY D/B/A SOUTH GEORGIA MEDICAL CENTER v. DENNIS H. FENDER

McMlLLIAN, Judge.

Dennis H. Fender and Penny B. Fender brought this medical malpractice action against Hospital Authority of Valdosta/Lowndes County d/b/a South Georgia Medical Center (“SGMC”), Melissa Brackin, Dr. Andrew Spell, and Radiology Associates of Valdosta, LLC (“Radiology Associates”), alleging that the negligent performance and interpretation of a carotid artery ultrasound study resulted in Mr. Fender suffering a massive stroke and permanent brain damage. After the trial court denied the defendants’ motions for summary judgment and to exclude the opinion testimony of one of the…