Van Zee v. Reding

Sylvia Van Zee (Van Zee) appeals the dismissal of a medical malpractice action she brought against Thomas Reding (Red-ing) for allegedly fracturing her finger during physical therapy. Van Zee contends that the trial court erred in dismissing her action on the basis of her failure to retain an expert witness in the case. However, Van Zee has totally ignored the fact that the issue concerning failure to retain an expert witness was raised in a separate motion for summary judgment which was not ruled upon by the trial court. * The motion to dismiss was based upon the failure of Van Zee’s counsel…