Davis v. Immediate Medical Services, Inc.

Francis E. Sweeney, Sr., J.

In this case, we are asked to determine whether a default judgment can be entered against a defendant who was ultimately found not negligent at trial. We also look at the applicability of Civ.R. 6(B)(2) with respect to the propriety of default judgment. In addition, we examine the admissibility of evidence of bias stemming from commonality of insurance between the witness and a malpractice defendant. For the following reasons, we affirm in part and reverse and remand in part. Specifically, we affirm the court of appeals’ judgment ordering the entry of a default…