Hunter v. Emory-Adventist, Inc.

Branch, Judge.

In this medical malpractice action, the defendant hospital obtained summary judgment on the grounds that it did not employ the treating *538physician and that it was protected from vicarious liability because, in compliance with Georgia law, it posted a notice in a public area of the hospital to the effect that some or all of the health care professionals performing services at the hospital were independent contractors. On appeal, the plaintiff contends an issue of fact remains as to whether the notice was located in a public area of the hospital. The plaintiff also appeals the…