Bethea v. Smith

Carley, Judge.

Appellee initiated the instant medical malpractice action against appellants and another defendant not a party to this appeal. The complaint alleged that appellant Bethea, an orthopedic surgeon, had been negligent in the diagnosis and treatment of appellee’s fractured right ankle. Appellants answered and denied the material allegations of the complaint. Appellants subsequently moved for summary judgment and, in support thereof, filed an affidavit executed by appellant Bethea. In his affidavit, appellant Bethea averred that all his medical and surgical services with respect to…