Hector Laurel, M.d. v. Tiffany Sisk Prince

Summary

The court held that a medical-malpractice plaintiff cannot recover for fear of developing a future disease when she has suffered no physical injury and undisputed medical evidence shows no medical basis for such a risk. Because Prince presented no substantial evidence of a present legally cognizable injury or future disease risk, the defendants were entitled to summary judgment. The court reversed the denial of summary judgment and remanded for entry of an order consistent with its opinion.