South Georgia Medical Center v. Washington

Thompson, Justice.

Plaintiffs Kenneth Washington, Sr., and Cynthia Washington, filed suit against South Georgia Medical Center (“SGMC”), and Dr. Roy Swindle, seeking damages for medical malpractice. Swindle served plaintiffs with a notice to take their depositions. When plaintiffs failed to appear at the scheduled time and place, Swindle filed a motion for sanctions. So did SGMC. The trial court granted the motions and dismissed plaintiffs’ claims as to both defendants. The Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal of plaintiffs’ claims against Swindle; but it remanded for reconsideration of…