Johnson v. Johnson

ELLINGTON, Presiding Judge.

In this medical fraud action, the defendants, Joseph Johnson, M.D. and Athens Orthopedic Clinic, P.A. (collectively “Dr. Johnson”), filed a motion for summary judgment on the fraud, punitive damages, and expenses of litigation claims brought by the plaintiff, Cedric Johnson. The State Court of Athens-Clarke County granted the motion, and Mr. Johnson appeals, arguing that a material question of fact remains regarding whether Dr. Johnson knew or should have known that Mr. Johnson had a particular medical condition and tortiously concealed that fact from him during the…