Mengelson v. Ingalls Health Ventures

delivered the opinion of the court: Plaintiff-appellant, Carolyn Mengelson, filed suit against defendant-appellee, Ingalls Health Ventures, alleging that defendant was negligent for failure to hire a competent and skilled phlebotomist for drawing blood and that as a direct and proximate result of the negligent acts, the plaintiff suffered injuries. At the close of plaintiffs case in chief, Ingalls Health Ventures moved for a directed verdict. The motion for directed verdict was granted. Plaintiff appeals from the order granting the motion for directed verdict. The major issue upon appeal is…