Green v. Lilliewood

Ness, Justice:

This appeal is from an order granting Dr. Lilliewood’s motion for a directed verdict in a medical malpractice suit brought by appellant Mary Green. We reverse.

In July 1969, the respondent, Dr. Lilliewood, inserted an intrauterine device designed to prevent pregnancy into Ms. Green’s uterus. In October 1969, Ms. Green complained to Dr. Lilliewood of intermenstrual bleeding and abdominal cramps. She testified she had no problems prior to the insertion of the IUD, but that after its insertion, she developed heavy vaginal discharge and abdominal pain. Although Dr. Lilliewood treated…