Legal Opinion
Applebrook Country Dayschool, Inc. v. Thurman
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided November 19, 2003No. A03A1252PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Ruffin, Presiding Judge.
Leslie and Garry Thurman sued Applebrook Country Dayschool, Inc. (“Applebrook”), a child day care center, to recover for the alleged wrongful death of their infant son, Garrison. The case proceeded to trial, and the jury returned a verdict for the Thurmans. Applebrook appeals, arguing that the trial court erred in admitting expert testimony. We agree and, therefore, reverse.
Evidence introduced at trial shows that the Thurmans placed their son at Applebrook when Mrs. Thurman returned to work in January 1996. On February 8, 1996, Garry Thurman took Garrison, who was then…
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