Kaufman v. Herrman

This is an appeal from a final judgment in favor of appellees in a medical malpractice action brought by appellants. Appellant raises five issues on appeal, none of which requires reversal. We affirm the final judgment, but write to address the issue of whether appellant’s cause of action abated upon the death of one of the original parties, Bella Kaufman.

In this case, following a lengthy trial, the jury rendered its verdict in favor of appellees on June 19, 1998, and was discharged. On the same day, the jury’s verdict was received and recorded by the clerk of the court. The court also…