Ellis v. Smith

HOFFMAN, Judge.

Defendant-appellant Dr. R.K. Ellis presents an interlocutory appeal from a denial of summary judgment. After a medical review panel concluded that defendant met the applicable standard of care, plaintiffs brought a medical malpractice suit against Dr. Ellis in Porter Superi- or Court.

In their complaint, the Smiths alleged that Dr. Ellis failed to fully inform them of the risks of an elective surgical procedure. Dr. Ellis performed foot surgery on Michael A. Smith, who suffers from muscular dystrophy. The procedure was intended to correct equine contractions and allow Michael to…