Wacker v. St. Francis Medical Center

ROBERT G. DOWD, JR., Judge.

Kathy and Bryan Wacker (collectively, “Appellants”) appeal from the judgment of the trial court granting summary judgment in favor of Dr. Matthew Collard and Orthopedic Specialists, P.C. (collectively, “Respondents”) in a medical malpractice action. Appellants argue the trial court erred in granting summary judgment be*38cause they established a prima facie ease of medical malpractice. We reverse.

Kathy Wacker developed lymphedema following a hysterectomy with lymph node dissection in 1994. The lymphedema required physical therapy and medical monitoring for…