Legal Opinion

Combs v. Hahn

West Virginia Supreme Court

Decided June 11, 1999No. 25824PublishedCited by 19 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

DAVIS, Justice:

Lisa A. Combs, the appellant herein and plaintiff below (hereinafter “Ms. Combs”), filed this appeal from a favorable jury verdict in a medical malpractice action against the appellee herein and defendant below, Dr. John L. Hahn (hereinafter “Dr. Hahn”). The jury awarded to Ms. Combs $16,125.00 for past medical expenses. However, the jury made no award for general damages (pain and suffering). After addressing the threshold question of whether Ms. Combs timely objected to a defect or irregularity in the verdict form, we resolve this appeal on the sole issue of whether the…

2Cases cited37 opinions

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  2. Bernice Pierce v. Southern Pacific Transportation CompanyCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1987
  3. Rodebush Ex Rel. Rodebush v. Oklahoma Nursing Homes, Ltd.Supreme Court of Oklahoma · 1993
  4. Leon Bates v. J.W. JeanCourt of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit · 1984
  5. United States Football League v. National Football LeagueCourt of Appeals for the Second Circuit · 1988

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3Cited by19 opinions

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