Luke v. Suber

217 Ga. App. 84 (1995)

LUKE et al.

v.

SUBER.

A94A1949.

Court of Appeals of Georgia.

Decided February 27, 1995.

Reconsideration Denied March 30, 1995.

POPE, Presiding Judge.

Plaintiffs Karen and Marcus Luke appeal from a jury verdict for defendant obstetrician. Because the trial court improperly allowed defendant to elicit testimony regarding plaintiffs' insurance coverage, we reverse the judgment entered on the jury verdict and remand the case for a new trial.

Defendant performed a caesarean section on Karen Luke on Friday, February 2, 1990. Although the baby was healthy, the mother suffered from ileus…