Marsha McDonald v. Paul F. Shea, M.D. and Shea Ear Clinic

IN THE COURT OF APPEALS OF TENNESSEE AT JACKSON July 19, 2011 Session MARSHA McDONALD v. PAUL F. SHEA M.D. AND SHEA EAR CLINIC Appeal from the Shelby County Circuit Court No. CT-003393-05 John R. McCarroll, Jr., Judge No. W2010-02317-COA-R3-CV - Filed February 16, 2012 This is a medical malpractice appeal. The plaintiff patient was treated by the defendant physician for ear problems. After the treatment, she had a complete loss of hearing in one ear. The plaintiff patient filed this lawsuit against the physician, alleging medical malpractice and lack of informed consent. After potential…