Auer v. Baker

By Judge John C. Morrison, Jr.

This matter was tried before a jury and is currently before the Court on Defendant Cardiovascular Associates, Ltd.’s (Cardiovascular Associates) motion to set aside the jury’s verdict. For the reasons set forth below, the Court grants Cardiovascular Associates’ motion, setting aside the jury’s verdict as there is insufficient evidence to support it.

Marybelle M. Auer (Auer), as the administratrix of the estate of Nicholas Auer (the Decedent), brought this medical malpractice action against Dr. Lenox Baker, Mid-Atlantic Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Ltd., Dr. Edward…