McCormack v. Lindberg

OPINION

RANDALL, Judge.

This appeal arises from a medical malpractice action brought against Dr. Lind-berg, a thoracic cardiovascular surgeon, by the patient and his wife. The jury returned a special verdict finding that Dr. Lindberg had not been negligent. After the trial court denied plaintiffs’ motions for judgment n.o.v. or for a new trial, judgment was entered. Plaintiffs appeal. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

William McCormack suffered from a condition known as “thoracic outlet syndrome,” which is caused by compression of vessels and nerves in the thoracic (chest) region and results in pain…