Pharmaseal Laboratories, Inc. v. Goffe

OPINION

EASLEY, Justice.

Plaintiff (Goffe) brought suit against his physician (Dr. Burress) and his physician’s employer-hospital (Presbyterian) for malpractice and alleged a claim for product liability against the manufacturer of the medical equipment used (Pharmaseal). The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of all three defendants. The Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment as to Dr. Burress and Presbyterian and reversed as to Pharmaseal.

Both Goffe and Pharmaseal petitioned for certiorari. We granted both petitions and reverse the decision of the Court of Appeals as to Dr.…