Estate of Fite v. Universal Hospital, Unpublished Decision (3-19-2004)

DECISION.

{¶ 1} Plaintiffs-appellants/cross-appellees Pauline and Leonard Fite, as the parents and administrators of the estate of their son, Nicolas Fite, brought a wrongful-death and medical malpractice action against defendants-appellees/cross-appellants, University Hospital and Indre Ruxeniene, M.D. Following a trial, the jury returned a verdict in favor of University Hospital and Ruxeniene. Thereafter, the Fites filed a motion for a directed verdict, for judgment notwithstanding the verdict ("JNOV"), or for new trial. University Hospital and Ruxeniene filed a post-judgment motion for…