Susan Chanell Ross v. Dr. Menaka Chandra

United States Court of Appeals
For the Eighth Circuit
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No. 24-3099
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Susan Chanell Ross
Plaintiff - Appellant
v.
Dr. Menaka Chandra
Defendant - Appellee
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Appeal from United States District Court
for the Eastern District of Missouri - St. Louis
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Submitted: March 11, 2025
Filed: March 14, 2025
[Unpublished]
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Before BENTON, GRASZ, and KOBES, Circuit Judges.
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PER CURIAM.
Susan Ross appeals following the district court’s1 dismissal of her pro se
complaint. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms.
1 The Honorable Matthew T. Schelp, United States District Judge for the
Eastern District of Missouri.

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After careful review, this court finds no basis for reversal. See Mo. Rev. Stat.
§ 538.225 (affidavit required in action against health care provider for damages on
account of rendering or failure to render health care services; court shall dismiss
action if plaintiff fails to file affidavit); Mathison v. United States, 44 Fed. Appx. 27,
29 (8th Cir. 2002) (unpublished per curiam) (failure to comply with affidavit
requirement excusable only where defendant’s liability can be established without
expert testimony; plaintiff’s claims of dental malpractice required expert affidavit).
The judgment is affirmed. See 8th Cir. R. 47B.
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