Smith v. Methodist Hospitals of Memphis

CRAWFORD, Presiding Judge, W.S.

This interlocutory appeal involves an action by a settling tortfeasor for contribution from an alleged joint tortfeasor. Defendant/cross-plaintiff, Methodist Hospitals of Memphis (Methodist), appeals from the order of the trial court dismissing its cross-complaint for contribution against defendant/cross-defendant, Keith G. Anderson, M.D. (Anderson) and The Sutherland Clinic, Inc. (Sutherland).

This case arises out of the alleged injuries suffered by Katherine Smith (Smith) while receiving treatment at Methodist. Smith first met Anderson when he examined her on…