MERCKER v. ABEND

No. A02A1832.

581 S.E.2d 351 (2003)

260 Ga. App. 836

MERCKER v. ABEND et al.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Reconsideration Denied April 11, 2003.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Orr & Edwards, W. Fred Orr II, James G. Edwards II, Decatur, for appellant.

Alston & Bird, Lori G. Baer, Jenifer N. Stephens, Atlanta, for appellees.


PHIPPS, Judge.

Dr. Melvin Abend performed laparoscopic surgery on Suzanne Estee Mercker to remove her gallbladder in treatment for gallstones. Because of persistent bile leakage thereafter, Mercker underwent multiple repair surgeries. She filed a medical malpractice suit against Abend and his professional corporation, Melvin N. Abend, M.D., P.C., alleging they were liable for permanent damage to her biliary system. A jury...

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