Zaden v. Elkus
Supreme Court of Alabama
1Opinion of the Court
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On June 21, 1999, Helen Zaden sued Dr. Richard Elkus, an orthopedic surgeon, asserting claims of medical malpractice based on an injury she allegedly suffered during the course of a surgical procedure performed by Dr. Elkus. As finally amended, Zaden's complaint presented claims of negligent and wanton breach of the standard of care. A jury rendered a verdict in favor of Dr. Elkus and the trial court entered a judgment on that verdict. Zaden then appealed to this…
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