Owens v. Dougherty

PHILLIP R. GARRISON, Presiding Judge.

John Dougherty, D.O. (“Dr. Dougherty”) appeals from a judgment entered on a jury verdict in favor of Herbert L. Owens (“Mr. Owens”) individually, and as parent and next friend of Makayla D. Owens (“Makay-la”) (collectively referred to as “Plaintiffs”). The judgment arose from a wrongful death suit filed by Plaintiffs against several defendants, including Dr. Dougherty and Dr. Esther Wadley (“Dr. Wadley”) claiming medical negligence in the treatment of Mary Jo Owens (“Decedent”), wife of Mr. Owens, and mother of Makayla. Plaintiffs settled their claims…