Fraser v. Miller

Opinion of the Court by

Justice CUNNINGHAM.

On the night of January 8, 2008, Matthew Miller, who was sixteen years old at the time, sought treatment at the Urgent-Care Clinic in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Miller was experiencing nausea and vomiting, along with an acute headache. Dr. Ambreen Fraser was the treating physician on the night in question. Dr. Fraser diagnosed Miller with gastritis, a condition in which the stomach lining becomes inflamed and irritated. In treating Miller, Dr. Fraser administered Phenergan, an anti-nausea medication; Rocephin, an antibiotic; and a single 60 mg injection…