Jackson v. Lytle

WIGGINTON, Judge.

The Jacksons appeal a final order dismissing with prejudice their medical malpractice action against appellees Robert D. Yant and Robert D. Yant, D.P.M., P.A. We reverse.

During the months of March and May 1983, Dr. Robert S. Lytle, Jr., defendant below, recommended surgery and performed three separate surgical procedures on Dorothy Jackson’s foot for bunions and misalignment of some of the lesser toes. Mrs. Jackson continued under the care of Dr. Lytle through July 6, 1984, when he recommended a fourth surgery on her foot. She sought a second opinion from orthopedic surgeon…