Robinson v. LeCorps

OPINION

FRANK F. DROWOTA, C.J., and ADOLPHO A. BIRCH, JR., JANICE M. HOLDER, and WILLIAM M. BARKER, JJ„ joined.

We granted review in this medical malpractice action to address whether the trial court erred by excluding expert medical testimony offered by the plaintiff and dismissing the complaint. The Court of Appeals affirmed. After reviewing the record and applicable authority, we conclude(1) that the plaintiff did not produce expert testimony to establish the standard of professional care in the community in which the defendant practiced or a similar community as required by Tenn.Code Ann. §…