Butler Ex Rel. Commerce Bank, N.A. v. HCA Health Services of Kansas, Inc.

Gernon, J.:

Amanda Butler, a minor, by and through her conservator, Commerce Bank, N.A., appeals from a jury verdict and various pretrial and post-trial rulings in favor of the defendants, HCA Health Services of Kansas, Inc., d/b/a Wesley Medical Center (Wesley); Scott D. Desjarlais, M.D.; and David D. Duke, M.D., in a medical malpractice case.

Amanda Butler (Butler) was bom to Alesia and Michael Butler at Wesley in August 1991. During Alesia’s labor and delivery, she was monitored primarily by Dr. Desjarlais, a first-year resident, and Dr. Duke, a third-year resident. These physicians…