Merckling v. Curtis

OPINION

TAFT, Justice.

Appellant, David Merckling, sued appellee, Dr. Peter Curtis, for medical malpractice. A jury found that Curtis was not negligent and awarded Merckling no damages. The trial court rendered judgment on the jury’s verdict. On appeal, Merckling complains of errors in the jury charge, the sufficiency of the evidence, the exclusion of evidence, and the trial court’s refusal to grant leave to file a trial amendment. We affirm.

Background

Merckling injured his back in October 1985 while he was carrying heavy sales cases. He was hospitalized and diagnosed with an acute lumbosacral…