Moore v. Iqbal CA4/3
This case arises out of surgeon Atif Iqbal’s exercise of professional discretion in a manner he believed was in the best interest of his patient, Deloris Moore. Believing otherwise, Deloris sued Dr. Iqbal claiming his medical negligence caused her to sustain serious injury, as well as severe pain and suffering. The doctor moved for summary judgment and presented expert evidence demonstrating his actions in treating and caring for Deloris complied with the requisite standard of care. Because Deloris failed to counter with any expert evidence of her own, the trial court granted Dr. Iqbal’s motion and entered judgment in his favor. Given that this is not a case where negligence is obvious to a layperson, we agree expert evidence was required. Accordingly, we affirm the judgment.
Comments on Moore v. Iqbal CA4/3