Milner v. Luttrell

CLIFF HOOFMAN, Judge.

Lin this medical-negligence case, appellant Patricia Milner appeals from a jury verdict in favor of appellee Dr. Rex Lutt-rell.1 She argues that the circuit court erred in 1) denying her request for a mistrial or other relief when defense counsel displayed a document that mentioned health insurance during opening statements; 2) denying a new trial based on jury misconduct; and 3) prohibiting the use of Dr. Luttrell’s deposition from a previous ease. We find no error and affirm.

I. Background

Mrs. Milner underwent a gastric-bypass operation in 1977. In the following years,…