Wynn v. Gilbert, C-060457 (6-8-2007)

DECISION.

{¶ 1} In this medical-malpractice case, defendant-appellant Carl Gilbert challenges the jury verdict and the award of prejudgment interest in favor of plaintiff-appellee Celeste Wynn. Wynn alleged that Dr. Gilbert had severed the wrong duct while removing her gallbladder, and that the reconstructive repair had been done in reverse peristaltic order, causing her excruciating post-operative pain.

{¶ 2} Dr. Gilbert's defense was denial, even in the face of overwhelming evidence that he had botched the operation. The jury saw through the masquerade. And this ostrich-like defense more than…