Ritchie v. Krasner

OPINION

IRVINE, Judge.

¶ 1 Dr. Scott A. Krasner, Terri Lee Kras-ner, and Scott A Krasner, M.D., P.C. (together, “Krasner”) appeal the jury verdict in favor of William Ritchie, Darlene Ritchie, and Korbin Underwood (together, “Rit-chies”). Krasner raises several issues on appeal. We hold that, even absent a formal doctor-patient relationship, a doctor conducting an Independent Medical Examination (“IME”) owes a duty of reasonable care to his or her patient. For the following reasons, we affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

¶ 2 This appeal arises from a jury verdict that found Krasner liable for…