Jefferson v. Eggemeyer

REVERSING AND VACATING

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

JUSTICE KELLER

Ted H. Jefferson, D.O. and Ted H. Jefferson, D.O., Inc. (Dr. Jefferson) appeal from the Court of Appeals opinion that reversed the trial court’s denial of Ronald D. Eggemeyer’s motion for a new trial. Dr. Jefferson also appeals from the affirmation by the Court of Appeals of the trial court’s imposition of sanctions. For the following reasons, we reverse the Court of Appeals, and we vacate the trial court’s imposition of sanctions.

I. BACKGROUND.

Eggemeyer fell on October 31, 2008, injuring his left upper extremity. On November 4, 2008,…