VARNER et al v. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Filing 57

ORDER denying 31 Motion for Summary Judgment. Ordered by US DISTRICT JUDGE CLAY D. LAND on 7/1/2019 (tlf).

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
COLUMBUS DIVISION
TINA VARNER, et al.,

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Plaintiffs,

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vs.

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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

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Defendant.

CASE NO. 4:17-CV-231 (CDL)

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O R D E R

Plaintiffs

assert

that

the

medical

team

at

Martin

Army

Community Hospital committed malpractice during and after the
delivery of their baby, causing severe injuries to the baby.
The Government seeks summary judgment only on Plaintiffs’ claims
that

post-delivery

negligence

by

contributed to the baby’s injuries.

the

resuscitation

team

Based on the Court’s review

of the parties’ briefs and citations to the record, the Court
finds that genuine fact disputes exist on whether the medical
team committed post-delivery negligence that contributed to the
baby’s injuries.

Therefore, the Government’s motion for partial

summary judgment (ECF No. 31) is denied.
IT IS SO ORDERED, this 1st day of July, 2019.
S/Clay D. Land
CLAY D. LAND
CHIEF U.S. DISTRICT COURT JUDGE
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF GEORGIA