Legal Opinion
Bishop v. Baz
Appellate Court of Illinois
Decided July 12, 1991No. 3-90-0136PublishedCited by 14 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtJustice Barry
Plaintiff, Robert Bishop, brought this medical malpractice suit against Dr. Samuel T. Baz, Bishop’s family doctor, in August 1984, after his left foot was partially amputated. Subsequently, both of plaintiff’s legs were amputated below the knee. The matter proceeded to a jury trial in June 1989, which resulted in a verdict for the defendant doctor. Judgment was entered on the verdict. Plaintiff then moved for judgment notwithstanding the verdict and for a new trial. On January 24, 1990, the court granted plaintiff a new trial. Defendant petitioned this court for leave to appeal pursuant to…
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