Holt v. Regents of University of California

Opinion

HANING, J.

The Regents of the University of California appeal a judgment after jury trial in favor of respondent Loreen J. Holt in her medical malpractice action. Appellant does not challenge the jury’s findings on liability or damages, but contends the judgment violates the provisions of the California Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act of 1975 (MICRA) governing periodic payments of future damages (Code Civ. Proc., 2 § 667.7) and attorney fees (Bus. & Prof. Code, § 6146).

Background

Since appellant’s claims of error all concern the manner in which the court apportioned damages, a…