Roberts v. Lowry

JiDOUCET, Chief Judge.

Defendants, Dr. James Lowry and the Louisiana Medical Mutual Insurance Company, appeal a judgment of the trial court finding Dr. Lowry’s treatment of plaintiffs traumatic amputation of his left ring finger was below the applicable standard of care and awarding plaintiff, Kenneth Wade Roberts, $175,000.00 in general damages plus medical expenses. Mrs. Jan Roberts was also awarded damages for her loss of consortium. Defendants do not question the quantum of the medical damage award, nor do they question the quantum of the award for loss of consortium made to plaintiff, Jan…