Ladner v. Holleman

¶ 18. The majority finds that Ladner failed to provide any evidence establishing a negligent act by Holleman that proximately caused Ladner’s injuries. In my view, Holleman was the proximate cause of Ladner’s injuries because (1) he applied the Neosporin ointment to Ladner’s skin, and (2) he failed to call an ambulance despite several requests by Ladner. At a minimum, there are genuine issues of material fact as to Holleman’s duty, whether his actions or inactions were negligent, and whether Ladner’s injuries were the result of Holleman’s actions or inactions. Therefore, I would reverse the…