Ives v. Redford

In this medical malpractice case, the trial court disqualified two expert witnesses proffered by the plaintiff to prove the standard of care applicable to the defendant. Then, for the failure to prove the applicable standard of care, the court struck the plaintiff’s evidence and entered summary judgment in favor of the defendant. The sole question presented is whether the court erred in disqualifying the witnesses.

By motion for judgment, the plaintiff, Courtney S. Ives, sought damages from the defendant, Dr. Ramon N. Redford, Jr., for the defendant’s alleged negligence (1) in failing to…