Schmutz v. Bolles

This case involves medical malpractice and product liability claims arising out of a craniotomy performed to remove a subdural hematoma. 1 During the procedure the plaintiff bled extensively and suffered a stroke. He then filed an action against the surgeon, the hospital and the manufacturer of the drill that was used during the procedure. The jury returned a verdict for the defendants, the trial court entered judgment accordingly, and the Colorado Court of Appeals affirmed that judgment in an unpublished opinion. Schmutz v. Bolles, No. 86CA0720 (Colo.App. Oct. 13, 1988). We granted…