Ruby Suzanne Williams v. Anonymous Healthcare Provider IV, et al.

── Ruby Suzanne Williams v. Anonymous Healthcare Provider IV, et al. ── Case No.: 23A-CT-02646 Court: Indiana Court of Appeals Date: May 15, 2024 Author: Judge Paul Felix County of Origin: St. Joseph Category: Civil Decision: Affirmed Judge Altice and Judge Bradford concur On July 8, 2019, Bennett presented to the emergency department of a St. Joseph County hospital complaining of persistent nausea and vomiting with abdominal pain radiating to her back. Bennett had a unique abdominal anatomy due to several prior abdominal surgeries. After Bennett was admitted, Anonymous Healthcare Provider III (“Provider III”) diagnosed her with high-grade small bowel obstruction. Believing Bennett likely needed surgery, Provider III called Provider IV, a general surgeon, for a consultation.