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Sharon Denis Duke v. Ronald J. Mullis, M.D., et al.
Date: 09-11-2024
Case Number: 72CV-18-2658
Judge: Doug Martin
Court: Circuit Court, Washington County, Arkansas
Plaintiff's Attorney:
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Defendant's Attorney: James E. Estes
Description:
This is a medical-malpractice case. Sharon Denise Duke filed suit against Ronald Jay Mullis, M.D.; North Hills Surgery Center, LLC; Ozark Surgical Associates, LLC; Ronald Jay Mullis, P.A.; Washington Regional Medical Center; and LAMMICO Risk Retention Group, Inc.. The trial court's entry of summary judgment was premised on Sharon's failure to produce any expert opinions or testimony in support of her claim of medical negligence or that the alleged negligence proximately caused her damages. On appeal, Sharon argues that the trial court's order should be reversed because the appellees failed to show there are no genuine issues of material fact, discovery was not yet complete, and the court's ruling was premature.
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This is a medical-malpractice case. Sharon Denise Duke filed suit against Ronald Jay Mullis, M.D.; North Hills Surgery Center, LLC; Ozark Surgical Associates, LLC; Ronald Jay Mullis, P.A.; Washington Regional Medical Center; and LAMMICO Risk Retention Group, Inc.. The trial court's entry of summary judgment was premised on Sharon's failure to produce any expert opinions or testimony in support of her claim of medical negligence or that the alleged negligence proximately caused her damages. On appeal, Sharon argues that the trial court's order should be reversed because the appellees failed to show there are no genuine issues of material fact, discovery was not yet complete, and the court's ruling was premature.
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Outcome:
We affirm.
Duke v. Mullis, 2024 Ark.App. 419, CV-23-198 (Ark. App. Sep 11, 2024)
Duke v. Mullis, 2024 Ark.App. 419, CV-23-198 (Ark. App. Sep 11, 2024)
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About This Case
What was the outcome of Sharon Denis Duke v. Ronald J. Mullis, M.D., et al.?
The outcome was: We affirm. Duke v. Mullis, 2024 Ark.App. 419, CV-23-198 (Ark. App. Sep 11, 2024)
Which court heard Sharon Denis Duke v. Ronald J. Mullis, M.D., et al.?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Washington County, Arkansas, AR. The presiding judge was Doug Martin.
Who were the attorneys in Sharon Denis Duke v. Ronald J. Mullis, M.D., et al.?
Plaintiff's attorney: Click Here For The Best Fayetteville Personal Injury Lawyer Directory. Defendant's attorney: James E. Estes.
When was Sharon Denis Duke v. Ronald J. Mullis, M.D., et al. decided?
This case was decided on September 11, 2024.