Pietrzyk v. City of Detroit

Both plaintiff and defendants Detroit General Hospital and City of Detroit appeal as of right from a jury verdict in favor of plaintiff in this medical malpractice action. The jury found no cause of action against defendant Lucas and awarded a $50,000 verdict against the City of Detroit and Detroit General Hospital, reducing it by 50% due to plaintiffs comparative negligence.

Defendants appeal the trial court’s admission of testimony of plaintiffs medical expert witness, Dr. George Miller, regarding the applicable standard of care in the emergency room treatment of gunshot wounds. Plaintiff…