NELSON v. SHELAT

No. 55,434-CA.

381 So.3d 248 (2024)

Thomas NELSON, Plaintiff-Appellant v. Dr. Vipul SHELAT, Dr. Jorge Alvernia and Their Unknown Insurers, Jointly and Solidarily, Defendants-Appellees.

Court of Appeal of Louisiana, Second Circuit.

Judgment Rendered February 28, 2024.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

DAVIS LAW OFFICE, LLC, By: S.P. Davis, Sr. , Kharmen Davis-Taylor , Counsel for Appellant.

BREAZEALE SACHSE & WILSON, LLP, Monroe, By: Harry McClellan Moffett, IV , Laura S. Achord , Counsel for Appellee, Dr., Jorge Alvernia.

Before PITMAN, THOMPSON, and ELLENDER, JJ.


Thomas Nelson appeals a summary judgment that dismissed his medical malpractice claim against neurosurgeon Dr. Jorge Alvernia, arising from alleged deficiencies in the treatment of his late son, Thomas Nelson II (hereinafter, "Thomas"). For the reasons expressed, we affirm.

PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Thomas was an epilepsy...

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