Craft v. Kramer

DELL, Judge.

We consolidate Case Nos. 88-2289, 89-0234 and 89-0847. These appeals arise out of a medical malpractice action for injuries that appellee sustained allegedly as a result of breast reduction surgery. Appellee filed suit against appellants and claimed that Jerome W. Craft, M.D. negligently performed the surgery and postoperative care and that he lacked informed consent. The jury awarded appellee $55,000 on her negligence claims, but found for appellants on the issue of informed consent. We reverse and remand for a new trial.

Appellants have raised numerous issues. They argue that the…