Schoon v. Looby

MEIERHENRY, Justice.

[¶ 1.] Lucille Schoon and John Schoon, plaintiffs, appeal a defense verdict in favor of Dr. Thomas Looby, an obstetrician/gynecologist, and his employer, Sioux Valley Hospital. Schoon asserts that defense counsel made improper comments during final argument which were prejudicial and denied them a fair trial. Schoon appeals the trial court’s denial of their motion for a new trial. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

[¶2.] Mrs. Schoon’s claim against Dr. Looby and Sioux Valley Hospital is for medical malpractice and intentional infliction of emotional distress stemming from a…