Bain v. Colbert County Northwest Alabama Health Care Authority

Melissa Bain (“Bain”), in her capacity as the personal representative of the estate of her deceased husband, Christopher Heath Bain (“Heath”), appeals from a summary judgment in favor of Colbert County Northwest Alabama Health Care Authority d/b/a Helen Keller Hospital (“HKH”) on the claims asserted against HKH by Bain. For the reasons set forth herein, we affirm.

I. Facts and Procedural History

Heath, who was 30 years old, began complaining of a “lump” in his throat that would not go away. Heath went to his general practitioner on May 23, 2012, and his doctor recommended that he undergo an…