“The apex doctrine has not been adopted by any court in this state. We decline to adopt the doctrine because it improperly shifts the burden of proof in violation of our discovery rules and it undermines the right of access to courts,” Justice Susan Owens wrote on behalf of the unanimous court.

       

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