The Estate of Gwelo v. Life Care Centers of America, Inc.

Case Number(s)
A-17-0162
Court Number
Douglas
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Case Summary

17-0162, In re Estate of Gwelo v. Life Care Centers of America, Inc.

Douglas County District Court, Judge James T. Gleason

Attorney for Appellant: Richard F. Hitz (Carlson & Burnett, L.L.P.)

Attorney for Appellee: Mark E. Novotny, Cathy S. Trent-Vilim (Lamson, Dugan, & Murray, L.L.P.)

Civil: Negligence, Medical Malpractice

Proceedings Below: The district court granted summary judgment in favor of Life Care Centers of America, Inc.

Issues: Apkan assigns that the district court erred in (1) overruling his objections to Life Care’s affidavits in support of summary judgment, (2) finding that Dr. Frey’s affidavit provided evidence that Life Care met the applicable standard of care, (3) finding that the “common knowledge exception” did not apply, and (4) entering summary judgment in favor of Life Care.

Case Location
Lincoln
Court Type
District Court
Schedule Code
A1
Panel Text
Moore, Chief Judge, Arterburn, and Welch, Judges