NIPPER v. WOOTTON

Docket No. 49915.

542 P.3d 1279 (2024)

Vivian NIPPER, an individual, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. Lore B. WOOTTON, M.D., and Robert A. Mairs, D.O., Defendants-Respondents, and Weiser Memorial Hospital District dba Weiser Memorial Hospital, Defendants.

Supreme Court of Idaho.

Opinion Filed: February 1, 2024.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

McConnell Wagner Sykes & Stacey, PLLC, Boise, for Appellant Vivian Nipper. Chad Nicholson argued.

Quane McColl, PLLC, Boise, for Respondent Lore B. Wootton, M.D. Vala Metz argued.

Varin Thomas LLC, Boise, for Respondent Robert A. Mairs, D.O. John Varin argued.


This case concerns a medical malpractice action; however, the crux of the appeal centers on the application of Rule 56(d) of the Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure, a rule governing summary judgment motions.

Vivian Nipper sued Dr. Lore Wootton, M.D., Dr. Robert Mairs, D.O., and the Weiser Memorial Hospital District for malpractice...

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