LaFevers v. Clothiaux

Karen LaFevers (“Plaintiff’) brought a medical negligence action against Pierre L. Clothiaux, M.D., and Ferrell-Duncan Clinic, Inc. (“Defendants”) which claimed Plaintiff was damaged by Dr. Clothiaux’s negligent performance of a surgical procedure on her knee. The case was tried to a jury, which returned a verdict in favor of Defendants. The trial court then entered judgment in accordance with the jury’s verdict. In two points relied on, Plaintiff claims the judgment must be reversed and a new trial granted because the trial court committed prejudicial error by: 1) refusing to allow her to…