Endorf v. Bohlender

Six, J.:

This medical malpractice case focuses on the K.S.A. 60-3412 “actual clinical practice” requirement for standard of care expert testimony.

Rhonda Endorf died after receiving emergency room treatment for a snake bite. Plaintiff, Bruce L. Endorf, Rhonda’s husband, individually and as special administrator seeks damages for personal injuries and wrongful death. Plaintiffs petition initially asserted claims against: (1) defendant David Bohlender, M.D., (2) Lynda B. DeArmond, M.D., (3) the Arkansas City Memorial Hospital for the negligence of its employee, Mark Knott, R.N., and (4)…