Hackler v. PHC-Cleveland, Inc.

FAIR, J.,

for the Court:

¶ 1. Latoya Hackler filed a wrongful-death claim against Dr. Robert Tibbs III and PHC-Cleveland Inc. d/b/a Bolivar Medical (Bolivar). The trial court granted summary judgment to Tibbs and Bolivar because Hackler did not present an expert opinion to support her malpractice claim. Finding no error, we affirm.

FACTS

¶ 2. Latoya Hackler gave birth to A’Kaa-lin Townes by cesarian section at Bolivar Medical Center. A’Kaalin was immediately admitted to the hospital by her treating physician, Dr. Robert Tibbs. After four days, she was discharged and went home with her mother. Two…