Wayne E. Jones v. Charles C. Wike, M.D.

Wayne Jones filed this diversity action against Dr. Charles Wike alleging medical malpractice in connection with a hernia operation. The district court initially denied defendant’s motion for summary judgment on the ground a question of fact existed on whether the post-operative care was negligent. The court, however, reconsidered its order after defendant submitted affidavits by three physicians to the effect the postoperative care was proper and in accordance with reasonable standards of medical care. Noting plaintiff failed to submit expert affidavits in opposition, the court held no…