Galvin v. Olysav

Plaintiff, Marion Joseph Galvin, appeals the judgment of the circuit court of Christian County granting the motion for summary judgment of defendant, Dr. David Olysav. In this cause, plaintiff argues that summary judgment was improperly granted as there exists a genuine issue of material fact. We reverse and remand.

Plaintiff injured his right arm and the lower portion of his left leg in a traffic accident in December 1981. St. John’s Hospital in Springfield admitted him, and he was subsequently attended to by defendant. Medical personnel X-rayed the upper portion of his arm and lower portion…