Vigil v. Miners Colfax Medical Center

OPINION

MINZNER, Chief Judge.

This appeal arises out of a medical malpractice action brought by Pete R. Vigil (Plaintiff), as personal representative of the estate of Joe E. Vigil (Vigil). In 1989 Plaintiff filed a complaint against Miners Colfax Medical Center (Miners). About a year later, Plaintiff filed an amended complaint naming Dr. Omkar Tiku as an additional defendant. Following trial, the jury entered a verdict in the amount of $547,000 in favor of Plaintiff on Plaintiffs claims against Miners. The jury also entered a verdict against Plaintiff on Plaintiffs claims against Dr. Tiku…