Gainesville Radiology Group v. Hummel

Hunstein, Justice.

We granted certiorari in this case, Hummel v. Gainesville Radiology Group, P.C., 205 Ga. App. 157 (421 SE2d 333) (1992), to consider: “Whether the [opinion of the] Court of Appeals undermines the discretion of trial judges in matters of juror conduct and creates conflicting precedents.” We conclude that it does and reverse the Court of Appeals.

Appellee, Hummel, brought a medical malpractice action against the appellants, James C. Strittmatter, M.D. and Gainesville Radiology Group, P.C., a professional corporation by whom Dr. Strittmatter was employed (hereinafter Gainesville…