Case Name: Claudia Reynolds GENTRY, et al. v. Johnny R. BIDDLE, Jr., M.D.
Court: Louisiana Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Louisiana
Decision Date: 2003-12-01
Citations: 860 So. 2d 1141
Docket Number: No. 2003-CC-3227
Parties: Claudia Reynolds GENTRY, et al. v. Johnny R. BIDDLE, Jr., M.D.
Judges: KIMBALL, J., would deny the writ.
Reporter: Southern Reporter, Second Series
Volume: 860
Pages: 1141–1142

Head Matter:
Claudia Reynolds GENTRY, et al. v. Johnny R. BIDDLE, Jr., M.D.
No. 2003-CC-3227.
Supreme Court of Louisiana.
Dec. 1, 2003.

Opinion:
In re Louisiana Patients Compensation Fund;- — Defendant; Applying for Supervi sory and/or Remedial Writs, Parish of Cal-casieu, 14th Judicial District Court Div. D, No. 2000-2756; to the Court of Appeal, Third Circuit, No. CW 03-01549.
Granted. Although the settlement by the health care provider establishes proof of liability for the malpractice and for damages of at least $100,000, the plaintiff has the burden of proving that the admitted malpractice caused damages in excess of $100,000. Graham v. Willis-Knighton Med. Ctr., 97-0188 (La.9/9/97), 699 So.2d 365. The opinion of the medical review panel and testimony of the panel members is relevant and admissible for the purpose of allowing the Patients' Compensation Fund to defend this claim. See La. R.S. 40:1299.47(H). Accordingly, the judgment of the trial court granting plaintiffs motion in limine is reversed.
KIMBALL, J., would deny the writ.