Sigmon v. Bullitt

This cause came on to be heard upon an appeal from the Court of Common Pleas of Hamilton County.

One of the plaintiffs-appellants, Cleadieth G. Sigmon (“Sigmon”), underwent a surgical procedure known as a right carotid endarterectomy at Good Samaritan Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is undisputed that several hours after the surgery, the suture placed by the surgeon in the carotid artery ruptured causing Sigmon severe and permanent disability in the form of brain damage.

The complaint alleged numerous bases for recovery in a single count against the named defendants. The manufacturer of the…