Wissa v. Voosen

OPINION

Opinion by

PHYLIS J. SPEEDLIN, Justice.

In this interlocutory appeal, we are asked to determine if the trial court abused its discretion when it denied Dr. Michael Wissa’s motion to dismiss the underlying medical malpractice suit against him. Finding no error, we affirm the trial court’s order.

Factual and PRocedural Background

The facts relevant to this appeal are essentially undisputed. Mary Elizabeth Voosen (“Emmy”), a 16 year old high school student, athlete, and cheerleader sought medical evaluation and treatment for chronic right ankle pain. Initially, Marque Allen, D.P.M., a…