Spannaus v. Otolaryngology Clinic & Professional Associates

Todd, Justice.

This is an action to recover damages claimed to have been sustained by plaintiffs Vera L. and Fred A. Spannaus (Spannaus) as a result of the alleged medical malpractice of defendants. Spannaus appeals from a judgment entered for defendants following the granting of their motion for a directed verdict at the close of Spannaus’ case, and also from an order denying Span-naus’ motion for vacation of the judgment and for a new trial. Spannaus’ principal contention on appeal is that the case should have been submitted to the jury on the theory of res ipsa lo-quitur. We affirm.

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