Mihelic v. Sullivan’s Empirical Analysis

Citation profile

1 state decisions

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1. ““The parties agree that the witness, Dr. Layne Layton, could properly, under Ala.Code 1975, § 6-5-548, testify to opinions as to the standard of care applicable to Dr. Mihelie in a hospital emergency room setting — where Dr. Mihelie had treated and released Corey. Similarly, the plaintiffs’ arguments indicate that they agree that- under § 6-5-548 ' Dr. Layton, who is not board certified in ' any specialty, could not testify against •Dr. Mihelie as to what the standard of care required of him, a board certified family practitioner, in ■ regard to post-admission hospital care. Accepting these propositions, arguendo, and having carefully reviewed the plaintiffs’ argument on this issue — that Dr. Layton’s testimony cannot reasonably be characterized as offering an opinion on the standard of care required of Dr. Mihelie as to post-admission care — we hold that the trial court erred in denying Dr. Mi-helic’s motion for a new trial.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Sullivan v. Mihelic

2. ““We agree with Dr. Mihelie that Dr. Layton was improperly permitted to testify as to the standard of care required of Dr. Mihelie in regard to post-admission hospital care. As stated, the parties’ arguments indicate an agreement that Dr. Layton should not have been permitted to offer such .opinions. Accordingly, we reverse the judgment and remand.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. Sullivan v. Mihelic