Garcia v. Providence Medical Center

Athena Garcia appeals several trial court orders and evidentiary rulings arising out of her medical malpractice suit against Providence Medical Center (Providence), the Seattle Indian Health Board (SIHB), and Jennifer Mayfield, M.D. (Dr. Mayfield). She contends that the trial court erred in (1) denying her motion in limine to exclude evidence of her prior abortions and a prior referral to Child Protective Services (CPS) following a report of child abuse, (2) granting a motion for a directed verdict in favor of Mayfield and the SIHB, and (3) admitting the testimony of respondents' expert…