Atkins v. Thapedi

Plaintiff Leroy Atkins filed a medical malpractice action against defendant Dr. Isaac Thapedi, alleging that he failed to accurately diagnose Leroy’s back condition. Plaintiff’s wife, Annie Atkins, filed a claim for loss of consortium. The jury returned a verdict in favor of defendant, and the trial court entered judgment on the verdict. Plaintiffs appeal, contending that the testimony of one of plaintiff’s subsequent treating physicians was improper. Plaintiffs also contend that certain references to insurance were prejudicial.

On April 15, 1981, plaintiff injured his back at work. He…