Woods v. Zeluff

OPINION

ORME, Judge:

{1 In this medical malpractice action, Plaintiffs Steven and Stacey Woods appeal a jury verdict finding that Defendant Gary R. Zeluff, M.D., did not breach the applicable standard of care in conjunction with an operation on Steven's toe. Plaintiffs argue that the trial court erred by excluding, as unfairly prejudicial, post-operative statements allegedly made by Dr. Zeluff and that such error warrants a new trial. We agree.

BACKGROUND

12 Steven Woods was experiencing toe pain and sought treatment from Dr. Zeluff. Without offering more conservative treat ments for the pain or…