Jones v. Sieve

Opinion

DANIELSON, Acting P. J.

Richard Sieve, M.D. (Dr. Sieve) appeals from an order granting a new trial and an order denying a motion to reconsider the order granting a new trial, and for relief under Code of Civil Procedure section 473. Justin Jones (Justin) and Kimberly Jones (Justin’s mother; collectively, plaintiffs) have cross-appealed 2 from the judgment and the order denying a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict.

Procedural and Factual Statement

The first cause of action of the first amended complaint alleged that Justin, a minor, was born on December 30, 1981, and suffered…