Luther v. IOM Co.

HARRISON, Judge Pro Tern.

The plaintiff contends that he suffered partial paralysis as the result of faulty monitoring by the defendants during surgery. The defendants appeal from a trial court decision granting summary judgment in favor of the Patient’s Compensation Fund (PCF), which withdrew its prior certification that these parties were qualified health care providers (QHCPs) under the Louisiana Medical Malpractice Act (MMA), La. R.S. 40:1299.41, et seq. The defendants also seek review of the trial court’s denial of their cross motion for summary judgment. For the reasons set forth below,…