BRASWELL v. STINNETT

No. 2009-CT-02000-SCT.

99 So.3d 175 (2012)

Bennie E. BRASWELL, Jr. v. Beth STINNETT, D.D.S., Individually and d/b/a Family Dentistry.

Supreme Court of Mississippi.

October 18, 2012.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Shirley C. Byers , Jackson, attorney for appellant.

Darrell E. Baker, Jr. , Richard D. Underwood , Madison, Michael Jason Martin , attorneys for appellee.

EN BANC.


ON WRIT OF CERTIORARI

DICKINSON, Presiding Justice, for the Court:

¶ 1. A patient sued his dentist, claiming she negligently administered anesthesia, resulting in pain, swelling, and nerve damage. The trial court granted the dentist a directed verdict because the patient's expert failed to state the applicable standard of care. The Court of Appeals reversed and remanded. Because we find no error in the trial court's decision, we reverse the Court...

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