Hilden v. Ball

BAKES, Chief Justice.

Plaintiffs sued defendant, alleging medical malpractice in defendant’s administration of anesthesia to Robert Hilden in preparation for surgery. The jury returned a *315verdict for defendant. Plaintiffs then moved for a new trial. The motion was denied and judgment was entered accordingly. Plaintiffs appeal.

Robert Hilden was scheduled to have a hemorrhoidectomy on July 12, 1984, by Dr. Hayden Ellingham at Cassia Memorial Hospital in Burley. Dr. James Ball was to provide anesthesia during the surgery. Because of Mr. Hilden’s obesity (440 pounds), Doctors Ellingham and Ball…