Mick v. Mani

The opinion of the court was delivered by

McFarland, J.:

This is a medical malpractice action in which plaintiff Douglas Mick claims damages arising from reconstructive surgery performed by defendant, Dr. Mani M. Mani. The district court entered summary judgment in favor of Dr. Mani on the basis that this action was barred by virtue of a verdict in a Rooks County trial in which Mick had sought recovery of damages against a different defendant which included the damages he claims against Dr. Mani in this action. Mick appeals from the entry of said summary judgment.

Douglas Mick was severely…