Lyons v. Walker Regional Medical Center

Margaret Lyons, as the administratrix of the estate of Kenneth Cook, deceased, appeals from a judgment in favor of the defendants, Walker Regional Medical Center, Inc., and Laurie Hunter, in the medical-malpractice action she brought against Walker Regional and Hunter (Walker Regional and Hunter are hereinafter referred to collectively as "the defendants"). Lyons had brought an earlier appeal in the case, following a summary judgment in favor of the defendants; this Court reversed the summary judgment and remanded the case. Lyons v. WalkerReg'l Med. Ctr., 791 So.2d 937 (Ala. 2000)…