Edgerton v. Morrison

MARY R. RUSSELL, Judge.

Edgar T. Edgerton (“Patient”) sued Stephen K. Morrison, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon, and Ferrell-Duncan Clinic (collectively, “Surgeon”)1 for damages resulting from a negligent diagnosis of his sternum after heart surgery. The trial court entered judgment against Surgeon after a jury verdict. He appealed. Among his allegations of error, he claims that language contained in the verdict director resulted in a “roving commission” and that the verdict form was modified improperly.

This Court granted transfer pursuant to article V, section 10 of the Missouri Constitution…