Leon v. Fox

SCHWARTZ, Chief Judge.

At the conclusion of all the evidence in the plaintiffs malpractice case against Dr. Lee Abramsohn and Dr. Gregory Fox, the trial judge reserved ruling on Fox’s motion for directed verdict, stating that while she believed that he was indeed entitled to judgment, she would postpone ruling until the verdict was returned.1 After the jury found for the plaintiff against both physicians with Dr. Abramsohn 70% and Dr. Fox 30% liable, the court, true to its word, granted the motion and entered judgment for Dr. Fox accordingly.2 The plaintiff appeals but we affirm.

On the merits,…