Hall v. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

The plaintiffs, Sherry and Brad Hall, sued the defendants, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), T.K. Mohandas, Ph.D. and Dartmouth College, alleging negligence resulting in the wrongful birth of their son who was born with a rare chromosomal disorder. The jury returned a verdict for the plaintiffs only on their claim against DHMC. On appeal, DHMC argues that the Superior Court {Houran, J.) erred in denying its motions for directed verdict, judgment notwithstanding the verdict, and to set aside the verdict. We reverse.

I. Background

The jury could reasonably have found the following facts.…