Hager v. Fairview Gen. Hosp., Unpublished Decision (7-29-2004)

JOURNAL ENTRY AND OPINION

{¶ 1} Plaintiff, David W. Hager, II is the administrator of the estate of his father, decedent, Harry Hager. Plaintiff appeals the trial court granting defendant Fairview Park Hospital's motion for directed verdict at the conclusion of plaintiff's case during trial. For the reasons that follow, we affirm the judgment of the trial court.

{¶ 2} In December 2000, decedent was admitted to Fairview to be treated for severe dementia and foot ulcers. On January 15, 2001, decedent was scheduled for foot surgery. While being prepped for surgery, plaintiff saw two nurses…