Wickens v. Oakwood Healthcare System

In this medical malpractice action, plaintiffs, Sandra J. and David Wickens appeal as of right frbm the July 13, 1999, directed verdict in favor of defendants. We reverse and remand.

On September 18, 1997, plaintiffs filed suit alleging that defendants failed to exercise due care in the treatment and care of plaintiff Sandra J. Wickens (hereinafter Wickens) by failing to properly and timely diagnose Wickens’ cancer. Specifically, plaintiffs alleged that defendants’ failure to timely diagnose Wickens’ cancer resulted in a poorer prognosis of cure and long-term survival, the need for more…