McMillian v. Durant

Toal, Justice:

This is an appeal from a jury verdict for medical malpractice rendered against the Tuomey Regional Medical Center, we AFFIRM.

FACTS

Prematurely born on February 21, 1985, Joseph McMillan suffered intercranial bleeding which required the insertion of a shunt 1 to relieve pressure and prevent brain damage. Over time, Joseph required three more shut revisions by a neurosurgeon. On Friday, August 15,1986, Joseph became ill while returning from a family vacation. Three days later, Joseph’s family took him to see his pediatrician for treatment.

After an examination, the pediatrician…