Mullins v. Kessler

Opinion by

Judge CASEBOLT.

In this medical negligence action, plaintiff, Lora M. Mullins, appeals the trial court’s order awarding costs in favor of defendant, Randolph M. Kessler, M.D. We affirm.

Plaintiff alleged that defendant’s negligent care of her husband during surgery caused his death. A jury found in defendant’s favor.

Defendant filed a bill of costs under § 13-16-105, C.R.S.2003, seeking recovery of $33,355.06 paid by his liability insurer. The trial court awarded all of the costs requested, and this appeal followed.

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Plaintiff contends the award is erroneous because defendant’s…