Richardson v. Rohrbaugh

PUDLOWSKI, Judge.

Appellants David and Melanie Richardson filed a medical malpractice suit against Respondent Dr. James Rohrbaugh. Appellants alleged that respondent’s incorrect diagnosis of a medical condition present in their first child caused them to conceive a second child who was also born profoundly retarded. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of respondent. Appellants contest the grant of summary judgment on appeal. We affirm.

Appellant’s second amended petition alleges that they gave birth to a son, Cody Richardson, on May 15, 1982. Cody was bom severely retarded and…