Asmus v. Capital Region Family Practice

JAMES M. SMART, JR., Judge.

Richard Asmus appeals the trial court’s dismissal of his medical malpractice claim against Capital Region Family Practice, et al, the denial of his motion to amend the petition to remedy its deficiency, and the denial of his motion to reconsider. For the reasons stated below, we reverse the judgment of the trial court. 1

Factual Background

In July of 1999, Plaintiff Richard Asmus brought a medical malpractice lawsuit against four physicians and two healthcare facilities (collectively “Defendants”). Plaintiffs petition alleged, in part, that he suffered a severe…