Doyle ex rel. Doyle v. Marymount Hospital, Inc.

McDONALD, Judge:

The appellant, Jason Michael Doyle, was born on June 11, 1983, to the appellant, Cynthia Doyle, and her husband, Steven Doyle, at Marymount Hospital, Inc., in London, Kentucky. Although Jason at first appeared healthy, the day after his birth he began to show signs of being seriously ill. On June 13 he was admitted to the University of Kentucky hospital and was diagnosed as having necrotizing enterocolitis, an infectious disease of the intestines. Jason ultimately had to have his large intestine removed.

This medical negligence action was commenced on Jason’s behalf by his…