Peterson v. Fertel

In this medical malpractice action, plaintiff appeals the trial court’s order that granted defendants Dr. David Fertel and Dr. John Schairer’s motions to tax costs and for case evaluation sanctions. For the reasons set forth in this opinion, we affirm.

I. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

For purposes of the questions on appeal, the parties do not dispute the essential facts of the case. Plaintiff alleged that defendants, Dr. David Fertel, Dr. John Schairer, Dr. Andrew Zazaian, Dr. David Patterson, and Garden City Hospital, negligently failed to timely diagnose and treat plaintiffs decedent, Andrew…