Johnson v. Misericordia Community Hospital

On July 11, 1975, plaintiff-respondent Johnson underwent surgery at Misericordia Hospital in Milwaukee for removal of a pin fragment from his right hip. The surgery was performed by Dr. Lester V. Salin-sky. During the course of the operative procedure, plaintiff’s right femoral artery and nerve were severed. The damage led to permanent paralysis of plaintiff’s right thigh muscles, with resultant atrophy, weakness and loss of function.

Prior to trial, the plaintiff entered into a settlement agreement with Dr. Salinsky whereby Dr. Salinsky agreed to pay plaintiff $140,000. Plaintiff in turn…