Sistok v. Kalispell Regional Hospital

Plaintiff, Victor Sistok, appeals from the order of the District Court of the Eleventh Judicial District, Flathead County, quashing a deposition subpoena and granting defendant’s motion for summary judgment. The court ruled that the evidence presented failed to demonstrate that Kalispell Regional Hospital acted negligently by permitting Dr. Paul W. Herron to perform surgery on Mr. Sistok in its facility. We affirm.

We note that the appellant, Victor Sistok, has died since this case was submitted for appellate review, and a motion to suggest death of the appellant has been submitted. No motion…