Saucedo v. Winger

The opinion of the court was delivered by

Lockett, J.:

Plaintiff appeals a jury verdict in favor of defendant doctor in her medical malpractice action. On appeal, plaintiff contends that the trial judge erred by not setting aside the judgment for the defendant because of jury misconduct. The Court of Appeals affirmed the district court in an unpublished opinion filed May 22, 1992. We granted the plaintiff’s petition for review pursuant to K.S.A. 20-3018(b).

Lydia Saucedo commenced a malpractice action against Dr. Ray Winger, alleging that the doctor’s negligent diagnosis and treatment caused or…