Crockett v. Medicalodges, Inc.

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Abbott, J.:

Patricia Crockett, individually and as the administratrix of the Estate of Clemmie Brown, appeals, contending the trial court erred in granting summary judgment in favor of Medicalodges, Inc., and Norman G. Marvin, M.D.

Clemmie Brown had been a resident of a nursing home owned and operated by Medicalodges. Dr. Marvin provided medical care and treatment for Mrs. Brown while she was a resident of the nursing home.

The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of Medicalodges on the theory that two prior filings were involuntarily dismissed…