Williams v. Dimensions Health Corp.

Terence Williams v. Dimensions Health Corporation No. 42, September Term 2021 Medical Malpractice – Vicarious Liability – Hospital Emergency Room – Apparent Agency. Under the doctrine of apparent agency, an entity may be found vicariously liable to a third party for the negligence of its apparent agent if (1) the entity represents, or acquiesces in the appearance, that an individual is its agent; (2) the third party relies on that appearance to the party’s detriment; and (3) the third party’s reliance is reasonable under the circumstances. There was sufficient evidence to support a jury…