Jackson v. Robert S. Altman, P.A.

Eugene Jackson died from a heart attack after being discharged from a hospital, without admittance or treatment, where he presented classic symptoms of a serious cardiovascular ailment. This action commenced as a medical malpractice action against a cardiologist and an emergency room physician. At issue is whether the jury verdict absolving both defendants of liability accords with the evidence as a matter of law where it is undisputed that there was a departure from acceptable standards of medical care. In my view the jury verdict, and the majority affirmance of the judgment, are puzzling.

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