Boehm v. Pernoud

Dr. Joan Pernoud (“doctor”) appeals the judgment entered on a jury verdict finding her liable for medical malpractice. On appeal, doctor argues the trial court erred in entering the judgmént because the plaintiff Catherine Boehm (“patient”) failed to make a submissible case of negligence. We reverse and remand, as patient did not prove that doctor failed to follow the applicable standard of care.

On May 31, 1995 patient tripped and fell on her right side as she was leaving her home, snapping her neck in the process. Shortly thereafter, she began to see showers of black spots in her right eye.…