Valentine v. Watters

Linnie F. Valentine appeals from the trial court's summary judgment in favor of the defendant, Richard L. Watters. We reverse and remand.

On June 24, 1988, Valentine underwent bilateral breast-implant surgery. The implants later caused problems, including pain, hardness, discoloration, swelling, and leakage. Valentine consulted attorney Richard Watters about pursuing litigation. Valentine and Watters dispute the substance of their conversation at that consultation. Valentine states that Watters represented to her that he was very familiar with litigation regarding breast implants and that he…