Kappel v. Slickman

[1] Doris Kappel brought suit against Doctors Robert A. Slickman and Robert L. Newman for $30,000 damages for alleged injury caused by negligence of defendants in furnishing medical and surgical care. Lyle B. Kappel, husband of Doris, sued for $10,000 for medical expenses for his wife and loss of consortium, arising out of the negligent acts charged by his wife. A jury returned a verdict in favor of both defendants. After their motion for new trial had been overruled, plaintiffs appealed.

[2] Plaintiffs' cause of action was based upon the alleged negligent failure of defendants to administer…