Deyo v. Kinley

Thomas and Janice Deyo, husband and wife, brought an action for medical malpractice against Donald L. Kinley, M.D. in August, 1985, in Windham Superior Court. Plaintiffs, appellees here, alleged negligent diagnosis and treatment of Mr. Deyo’s spinal condition. Trial by jury resulted in judgment for plaintiffs: $550,343.45 awarded to Thomas; $125,000.00 awarded to Janice. After denial of his motions for a new trial or, in the alternative, for remittitur, defendant filed this appeal. We affirm.

Defendant raises four issues on appeal:

1. Plaintiffs’ counsel improperly asked defendant’s expert…