Cobb v. Fisher

Alpha Cobb appeals from a summary judgment in favor of Edward H. Fisher III, M.D. (“Dr. Fisher”), Edward H. Fisher III, M.D., P.C. (hereinafter referred to collectively as “Fisher”), and Russellville Hospital, LLC (“the hospital”). We affirm.

Cobb sued Fisher and the hospital on August 16, 2006, stating claims alleging medical malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, and the tort of outrage and asserting claims based on the doctrines of res ipsa loquitor and respondeat superior. She alleged that Dr. Fisher had performed a bilateral knee replacement on her at the hospital on August 16, 2004. Cobb…