Fernandez v. Alexander, No. B283949 (D2d8 Jan. 28, 2109)
Medmal case where Plaintiff says her Ortho was negligent by recommending a cast when surgery was called for, which led to some bone callus forming and a deformation of her wrist. Ortho moved for summary judgment on, among other things, causation. Ortho’s expert’s declaration—which Plaintiff didn’t object to—said that the deformation was an equally likely result with either a cast or a surgery. Plaintiff’s expert’s declaration said, without additional detail, that Ortho’s decision “caused Plaintiff’s further deformity of her left wrist.” Ortho objected on lack of foundation. The trial court overruled the objection but granted summary judgment nonetheless.
The Court of Appeal affirms. A reasoned expert declaration can give rise to a disputed fact issue meriting the denial of summary judgment. But a wholly conclusory declaration of opinion has no evidentiary value. So Plaintiff failed to meet her burden.
Affirmed.
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