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BOWMAN v. KALM

No. 20060986.

179 P.3d 754 (2008)

2008 UT 9

Kim BOWMAN, as guardian for the minor heirs of Ann Davis Menlove, deceased, Plaintiff and Appellant, v. Michael A. KALM, M.D., Defendant and Appellee.

Supreme Court of Utah.

February 5, 2008.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gregory W. Stevens, Salt Lake City, for plaintiff.

David H. Epperson, David C. Epperson, Salt Lake City, for defendant.

WILKINS, Associate Chief Justice:

¶ 1 Plaintiff Kim Bowman appeals the district court's grant of summary judgment against him on his claims, specifically on the issue of whether, in a medical malpractice case, the element of proximate cause must invariably be supported by expert testimony. We hold that it does not, and reverse.

BACKGROUND

¶ 2 Defendant Dr. Michael A. Kalm is a psychiatrist; the...

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